ST PETER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL in West Midlands, Birmingham

Education Centre Information: St Peter's Church of England Infant and Nursery School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Birmingham
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2004
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Birmingham
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 230
Number of boys: 125
Number of girls: 105
Age Range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Pleasantly situated' between St Peter's Parish Church and Harborne Cricket Club, the school occupies a 'quiet landscaped corner of the neighbourhood', surrounded by tall trees and grassy areas. It dates back to 1837 and was 'extensively' refurbished in 1993. Its new buildings are 'light and airy' and provide an 'excellent working environment.' In 1998 a purpose-built computer suite was added, complete with fast internet access. St Peter's was granted Beacon school status in September 1999. The school has 'particular experience' of the educational application of video conferencing to primary education and is currently developing an 'exciting' project linking specific families of children who attend the school via video conferencing facilities. In addition to maintaining a 'balanced curriculum', the school achieves 'high standards' in music and the arts. All children have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and tuition is provided for cello, violin, flute, recorder, guitar, oboe, brass instruments and drums. Staff at St Peter's also provide an 'extensive' range of out-of-school tuition from netball, football, cricket and gymnastics, to science, maths, model making, juggling, library skills, orienteering and art. The school has global links with schools in Singapore and Chicago. It is over-subscribed and receives two applications for each place. 'St Peter's Church of England Junior School strives to provide a warm, safe and caring environment that reflects Christian Values'.