ST EDMUND'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GIRLS' SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE in Wiltshire, Salisbury

Education Centre Information: St Edmund's Church of England Girls' School and Sports College:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Wiltshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/01/2012
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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury
Total Pupils: 783
Number of girls: 783
Admissions: Modern
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Girls
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Background:

St Edmund's School is situated on a pleasant site on the East of Salisbury, along with St Joseph's School (mixed/Catholic) and Wyvern College (boys). Its aim is to provide a secure yet challenging environment in which all can achieve as highly as possible. St Edmund's is fortunate to have a committed and experienced team of peripatetic music teachers. The school places a strong emphasis on participation in team sport. Every pupil has the opportunity to represent the school or tutor group in competition. Every year group has a netball, hockey, tennis, cross-country and athletic team which practices during the lunch hour and plays league fixtures during the evenings. The teams also attend area tournaments and trials. The pupils also have the opportunity to take part in inter-tutor group competitions, which take place every week throughout the year. During the lunchtime other organised activities take place, which include gymnastics, aerobics, badminton, trampolining. football, volleyball and rounders. The school aims to provide a secure yet challenging environment in which all can achieve as highly as possible.