PENISTONE ST JOHN'S VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in South Yorkshire, Sheffield

Education Centre Information: Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Barnsley
Reason Establishment Opened: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Open Date: 01/01/2012
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 Wakefield
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 338
Number of boys: 164
Number of girls: 174
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1868 to serve Penistone, the school sees itself as 'unique' in being both a church and a community school. Many extensions over the years have made the school 'very attractive' and 'modern'. Since 1997 an environmental improvement project has been underway, with additions including a picnic area, a millenium garden, wooden fencing and a pond area. There are also plans to construct an information and communications technology suite. Children can receive tuition in a range of musical instruments and other extra-curricular activities include choir, orchestra, calligraphy and French lessons. Pupils with disabilities are welcome at the school and support is offered to those with learning difficulties. There is an 'open invitation' to parents to assist around the school. The school association develops relationships and organises social and fundraising activities.