WILBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Suffolk, Eye

Education Centre Information: Wilby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Suffolk
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Hamlet and Isolated Dwelling - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 98
Number of boys: 53
Number of girls: 45
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

This small village school was established in 1862 to serve a rural area of small, spread out villages and hamlets. Modernised in 1962, the school now has four teaching areas, including a refurbished mobile classroom, and a canteen/hall building, which is also used for music, drama and PE. The school grounds were recently improved to include an adventure play area, orchard, wildlife area and an early-years garden. A well-planned curriculum is offered and parents are encouraged to be active in supporting any special educational needs their children may experience. The school has competed in large school sporting competitions after continuous success in small school tournaments. It has notably successful soccer teams, including a girl's team. The friends of school association raise money for the school annually and pupils support four charities during the year. The school aims to provide a supportive environment in which children feel valued as individuals and can learn to value and care for others.