ALBION ROAD JUNIOR SCHOOL in West Midlands, Willenhall

Education Centre Information: Albion Road Junior School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Walsall
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2005
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 186
Number of boys: 83
Number of girls: 103
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Built in 1909 to replace a Methodist school, the site was modernised in 1988 when the buildings were developed as a single unit with full disabled access and facilities. It now has a computer room with 17 workstations, a 'well-stocked' library, a music room and even its own museum. One wing houses a Community Association which organises a youth club, parent and toddlers group, holiday playschemes and an after school club for infant and junior children. Modern foreign languages are taught to year 5 and 6 pupils and following an arrangement with a local grammar school, a Spanish club is also run at lunchtimes. There are various activity clubs such as drama and a school choir. There are football and netball teams which play in local leagues and educational visits in support of the national curriculum. The school is not over-subscribed. Its moto is 'Aiming high'.