ST PETERS CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL, WEST HANNINGFIELD in Essex, Chelmsford

Education Centre Information: St Peters Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, West Hanningfield:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Essex
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chelmsford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 97
Number of boys: 52
Number of girls: 45
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Peter's was founded in 1893 in a small village seven miles from Chelmsford. It is now housed in a building which dates from 1968 and contains a hall, library, cookery area and kiln room and two modern classrooms. Two outdoor relocatable classrooms are situated outside and there is also a playground with netball and basketball facilities. The large playing field is surrounded by trees and agricultural land, and there is an environmental area with a pond. Extra-curricular activities include after-school clubs in French, football, netball and recorders. Pupils compete with neighbouring schools in regular football and netball matches, while swimming lessons are provided in addition to cricket lessons through Essex County Cricket Club. St Peter's is a Church of England school with strong links with the local church and a daily religious assembly. Local events such as village shows link the school with the community and children attend parish church services at Easter, Christmas and harvest. The children also raise money for charities such as Kosovan refugees and Comic Relief. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 115 applications for 105 places.