ORMSGILL INFANT SCHOOL in Cumbria, Barrow in Furness

Education Centre Information: Ormsgill Infant School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Cumbria
Establishment Close Date: 01/09/1999
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Age Range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Ormsgill Primary School opened in 1999, following the amalgamation of Ormsgill Junior and Ormsgill Infant and Ormsgill Infant and nursery schools. The school is a community school that caters for up to 315 children aged 4-11 years old and 52 children aged 3 years old. The school is located on the Ormsgill estate at the top of Mill Bank. It is just five minutes drive away from Barrow town centre. Ormsgill Primary School sets high standards for all children and provides the opportunities to achieve their full potential. There is a strong emphasis on Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills. The children have access to numerous computers in class as well as using the IT suite in the community development centre. All children are expected to take part in physical education lessons each week. The children are taught a variety of physical skills through dance, gymnastics, athletics, games and swimming. It also has school teams for football, rounders and netball, taking part in tournament's and matches against local schools. "The school'sets high standards for all children and provides the opportunities to achieve their full potential".