ALDINGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Sussex, Chichester

Education Centre Information: Aldingbourne Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: West Sussex
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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 211
Number of boys: 112
Number of girls: 99
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Built in 1975, Aldingbourne Primary School comprises six class bases with adjacent activity areas, an early years (reception) classroom, a music room, a hall, and administrative accommodation. Outside, there are three playgrounds, an environmental area and a large field for outdoor games. A outdoor learner pool provides swimming facilities during the summer term. A variety of sports are taught to all children, who have the opportunity to participcate in basketball, netball, football, rounders, hockey and indoor athletics teams. The Year 6 girls and boys teams both won the Arun district schools indoor athletics competition in 1999 and two girls were selected to represent Arun District Council in the county athletics championships, despite being a year younger than the rest of the team. The school achieved the Sports Gold award in 2004. An annual celebration of music and dance is held for parents in the summer term and both the infants and juniors present drama productions. The Parents' and Teachers' Association organises a variety of events to raise money for the school.