HAYTON COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cumbria, Brampton

Education Centre Information: Hayton CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cumbria
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Carlisle
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 156
Number of boys: 82
Number of girls: 74
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Hayton CofE Primary School founded in 1818, a few miles southeast of Carlisle. It serves affluent community of small villages. Old listed school building updated but most of school is newly added since 1992. The school has important community links in village that retains village shop, post office, public house and Church. Pre-school group, brownies and cubs celebrate major church festivals with village and attend church regularly for assemblies led by vicar. It provides 25 computers, 15 laptops and interactive whiteboards in every classroom. French is taught throughout the school. It also provides variety of sporting and musical events. The school has won many awards such as DfES Achievement Award (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) and Sports Activemark Award. Healthy School Award, Bronze Recycling Award. 'The school is a small learning community, caring for one another and reaching out to the global community'.