POWICK COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Worcestershire, Worcester

Education Centre Information: Powick CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Worcestershire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 197
Number of boys: 107
Number of girls: 90
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Powick CE Primary was opened in 1870 by the Bishop of Worcester and is situated amongst fields on a bank above the A449 Worcester to Malvern Road. As numbers in the village have grown, the original Victorian building has been effectively extended. There are plans to build a new classroom to complete the accommodation and to enable a full single entry of approximately 28 children per year. The school's 'spacious and well kept' grounds offer playing fields, a fenced pond and a copse for environmental work, backing onto the village playing field which has a tennis court and play equipment. The school is rapidly developing its use of information technology. Extra-curricular activities include football, netball, cricket, rounders, recorder, orchestra, choir, art, maths and computer clubs. There are 'strong' links with the church and community, including a 'successful partnership' with a local business and an association with University College, Worcester. Children are involved in fund-raising for local and national charities and receive 'strong' parental support.