STOUR VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Suffolk, Sudbury

Education Centre Information: Stour Valley Community School:

Establishment Type:Free Schools
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Suffolk
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 06/09/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 185
Number of boys: 103
Number of girls: 82
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Clare Middle School is a secondary school for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is nine to 13. The school was designed in 1955 as a secondary modern school. Its building is attractively situated on the edge of Clare, surrounded by extensive playing fields, playgrounds, gardens, basketball and tennis courts. The school has a well-equipped library, gymnasium; outdoor play areas, swimming pool, art and design studio, technology workshop, food and fabric technology and an ICT. The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities including: football, netball, rugby, cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball and hockey. It also provides a variety of opportunities including: dance, swimming and gymnastics. The school provides lunchtime and after-school activities. The school aims to help its pupils to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast changing world.