BURRSVILLE COMMUNITY INFANT SCHOOL in Essex, Clacton on Sea

Education Centre Information: Burrsville Community Infant School:

Establishment Type:Academy Sponsor Led
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Proposed to open
Local Authority: Essex
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 01/10/2013
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Age Range: 5-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Built in 1966, the school has recently shown 'considerable and sustained improvement'. The buildings are 'not well designed,' but are 'spacious and airy.' There are 'extensive' grounds, with access to a nature reserve. Bursville Junior aims to provide a wide range of sporting activities, including football, netball, touch rugby, athletics and cross country, rounders and volleyball. There are opportunities both within curriculum time, and in a club situation after school. The school has an 'enviable' record of successes in a number of sporting events. Three times in four years in the late 1990s Bursville reached the final of the Clacton Cup in football. Other successes include winning netball leagues, cross country races and cricket competitions. The school'supports a Kenyan schoolgirl and has 'close' links with several local homes. It is over-subscribed.