BOX HIGHLANDS SCHOOL in Wiltshire, Corsham

Education Centre Information: Box Highlands School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Wiltshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2007
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 109
Number of boys: 57
Number of girls: 52
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Box Highlands County Primary is situated in a pleasant rural setting bordering the Rudloe estate. There is active support from the local community including the services and the Friends of Box Highlands group. The school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities including soccer, netball, rugby, chess, aerobics, drama, choir, art, book club and gymnastics. The school prides itself on having an open policy and providing a caring atmosphere. It also values its role in the community where involvement ranges from visiting and entertaining senior citizens to working with local pre-school playgroups. The school curriculum has core subjects including English, mathematics and science and foundation subjects including history, geography, technology, art, music and physical education. The school aims to provide a learning environment which enables the child to become a self-motivated, independent, confident learner who achieves to the best of their ability.