DEDHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Essex, Colchester

Education Centre Information: Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled 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: 194
Number of boys: 92
Number of girls: 102
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
View inspection reports

Background:

The school is situated in a very pleasant, quiet location, within walking distance of the church and village.The grounds of the school, including two hard play areas, are extensive and this gives plenty of space for sports and play. There is also a quiet garden, that was built by some of the parents and there is the intention to have a wildlife area and a vegetable garden to be tended by the children. Low level climbing equipment is installed during spring holiday 2005. The single storey school was built in 1973 and has six teaching areas, a library, an ITC suite and a kitchen. In addition there is a well maintained relocatable classroom used by the children in Class 6. The Hall is used for many activities; PE, drama performances, music, assemblies, and at 12 o'clock it becomes a dining hall. Work on building a new classroom and remodelling another was completed during the autumn term 2004. The children attend Church for special services, and the school decorates a Church window at Harvest and at Christmas time.