CORBY OLD VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Northamptonshire, Corby

Education Centre Information: Corby Old Village Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Northamptonshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 139
Number of boys: 64
Number of girls: 75
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Rowlett Community Primary School was built in 1913. It is the oldest school in Corby and for years served the surrounding villages as well as Corby itself. It is a solid brick building in a U-shape. The grounds have a football pitch, a large tarmac playing area, a car park, a patio with flowers and shrubs, a vegetable garden, a newly planted mini-wood, a wild area, a cottage garden and a British Steel quiet garden, enclosed by stone walls and hedges. The school is a part of as an Educational Action Zone initiative. Extra-curricular activities include art and craft, computers, library book reading, music, cookery and other hobbies. Inter-school sports are encouraged in Key Stage 2. Children are invited to join the Welland Valley schools and Corby schools leagues for football, netball, athletics and swimming events. The school has recently achieved the Out of Hours Extra Award, The FIFA Football Charter and Investor in People status.