ORTON WISTOW PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

Education Centre Information: Orton Wistow Primary School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Peterborough
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: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 309
Number of boys: 156
Number of girls: 153
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1988 to serve an area of mainly private housing to the west of Peterborough, the school is housed in a 'modern' building set in 'landscaped' grounds. It is over-subscribed by about 15%. Teaching is planned to meet children's individual needs and two sessions a week are devoted to personal and social education (PSE), in which children explore feelings, relationships and expectations with their teachers. First-hand experiences are provided through educational visits. Some pupils receive individual tuition in the recorder or brass and string instruments and a number of after-school musical and sporting activities are offered, in addition to a homework club. Pupils participate in local swimming, rugby, football, netball, and cricket events. Extra facilities are paid for with funds raised by the Friends of Orton Wistow School. The school is also a partner school with Cambridge University Faculty of Education.