OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Midlands, Solihull

Education Centre Information: Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Solihull
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 462
Number of boys: 219
Number of girls: 243
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Our Lady of the Wayside School is a voluntary aided school within the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. The school was opened in 1961 to educate Catholic children at the infant and junior stages living in the Parish of Our Lady of the Wayside. The church of Our Lady of the Wayside is situated at the entrance to the grounds and the school supports it in its parish links, particularly with overseas projects. Community links are further strengthened by an active parent-teacher association, which raises funds for the school, including a significant contribution towards a new infant block in 1998. The attractive site has been developed in recent years with the addition of four new classrooms, a renovated administrative area, a new nursery unit and a computer suite. The school aims to provide a happy, stimulating learning environment where children are educated within a framework of its Catholic traditions.