ARCHBISHOP OF YORK'S COFE VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED JUNIOR SCHOOL, BISHOPTHORPE in North Yorkshire, York

Education Centre Information: Archbishop of York's CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Bishopthorpe:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: York
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of York
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 212
Number of boys: 110
Number of girls: 102
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was built in the mid-1960s on a spacious and pleasant site three miles south west of York. Classrooms are similarly spacious and facilities include a renowned, well-established, well-used nature reserve and an open-air, heated swimming pool, which is in use from May to September. The development of ICT over the last 12 months has also been especially notable at the school. Extra-curricular activities flourish in physical education, music and languages. Soccer, rugby, cricket, rounders and netball are well attended. The Archbishop of York visits the school regularly and shows a keen interest in its development. The school aims to help pupils develop lively and enquiring minds, extending their ability and confidence to question and communicate effectively. The whole ethos of the school stresses a caring, sharing and sensitive atmosphere, which encourages every child to feel that they have a contribution to make.