MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Education Centre Information: Meadow Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cambridgeshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 275
Number of boys: 145
Number of girls: 130
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1971, purpose-built school serving villages of West Wickham, Weston Colville, West Wratting, Streetly End and Balsham; one-third of pupils travel to school on school transport; situated in south Cambridgeshire rural village on pleasant green site. The Church of The Holy Trinity is on far end of a large playing field, including new adventure playground. Peripatetic music teachers, who teach many instruments; French-speaking tutor. Thriving music club; 15 other clubs, including study support. Strong sporting tradition, competing in all areas; kwik-cricket England finalists in 2000; some county representatives in swimming, football, cricket and rugby. Close links with community; school supports many charitable events, including support for schools on five continents. The Meadow Out of School Club operates before and after school, including homework club, access to sports fields, television lounge, and computer and games software. Ratio of support staff to pupils described as good. International school awar; Eco-school award; Investor in People status; DfES achievement award (2000, 2001).