BIRCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Essex, Colchester

Education Centre Information: Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School:

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: Hamlet and Isolated Dwelling - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chelmsford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 125
Number of boys: 67
Number of girls: 58
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School founded in 1847 by Charles Grey Round of Birch Hall to provide education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England. Since then there have been considerable changes, in 1985 the school was refurbished to a very high standard and a new school hall was built. There are three classrooms in the main building and one demountable classroom outside. In addition, there is a central library, a new computer suite, computers with Internet access in all rooms and a spacious food technology area. The school is set in very pleasant surroundings, which include play areas and a field. It is surrounded by gardens and hedges and the grounds contain mature trees, a pond, wet area and butterfly garden. The school provides Extra-curricular activities such as computers, art, craft, netball, athletics, rounders, gymnastics and French for Key Stage 2 children and Lunch Club for Year 6.