BISHOPSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL in Swansea, Swansea

Education Centre Information: Bishopston Primary School:

Establishment Type:Welsh Establishment
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Swansea
Boarders: Not applicable
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Not applicable

Background:

Situated six miles west of Swansea on the Gower Peninsula. Immediate catchment area is Bishopston and Murton, which comprises almost totally private housing. Not over-subscribed. Two buildings, about 70 yards apart. Infants in purpose-built, open-plan building dating from 1970, juniors in more traditional building dating from about 1950. School has its own kitchen, supplying up to 100 meals daily. Two halls, resources room, dark room/projector room, withdrawal room and library. Playing fields and large hard play areas. Well-equipped with televisions, videos, overhead projectors, 13 computers, 10 printers. Extra-curricular activities: netball, rounders, rugby, soccer, swimming, athletics, tennis, art, dance, gym, fishing, chess, choir and cricket. Year 6 pupils run a company which sells healthy drinks to the rest of the juniors. Supportive home-school association. 'The school aims to provide a caring and stimulating environment in which every child and adult is actively involved and valued for their contribution'.