ST WILLIAM'S PRIMARY SCHOOL in Norfolk, Norwich

Education Centre Information: St William's Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Norfolk
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: 423
Number of boys: 214
Number of girls: 209
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1952 on a 'pleasant nine acre site', the school was known as Thorpe St William's Primary until 1999. An extension and refurbishment programme is planned for the near future but in the meantime many of the students are taught in temporary accommodation. The school prides itself on its 'high academic standards', achieved 'in spite of its mixed intake'. It also participates 'actively and successfully' each year in local cricket, football, korfball and netball leagues. Music is 'also strong' and children are regularly entered for music exams. The school values its links with business and the community. Each year, it trains 12 PGCE students from the University of East Anglia. The school has an active and involved governing body and is seeking Investor in People accreditation for the strength of its governor-teacher partnership. The school is over-subscribed with more than 130 applications for the 90 places on offer in 1999.