HAWKHURST CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Kent, Cranbrook

Education Centre Information: Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kent
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 178
Number of boys: 102
Number of girls: 76
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1863, Hawkhurst Primary was formed by the amalgamation of two schools, Moor and Highgate, on a split-site (one mile apart). Its priorities include child's happiness, high quality of learning, and well qualified, hardworking and experience staff. It aims for a broad based curriculum, which is stimulated by visits, films, television, programmes, radio broadcasts and guest speakers. It has spacious classrooms and there is a hall at each site. As well as the Moor site has an outdoor swimming pool and playing fields are nearby. The pupils are described as having a wide range of abilities, being strong on basics with French as a feature. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and the children are involved in charity fund-raising. The school aims to provide a happy, dynamic and motivating environment, where appropriate and challenging learning opportunities are met with confidence and enthusiasm.