GILNOW PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater Manchester, Bolton

Education Centre Information: Gilnow Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bolton
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: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 221
Number of boys: 107
Number of girls: 114
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated close to the centre of Bolton since 1977, the school serves a multi-cultural community. The grounds provide two hard-surface playing areas and access to a large playing field surrounded by woodland. Since Bolton has been identified as a high crime area, the Bolton Safer Cities Scheme has provided funding for pupils to take part in a project to improve the school's environment and security, which has resulted in a hedge being erected around the grounds. The accommodation comprises seven 'spacious' classrooms, two shared resource areas, a 'well-equipped' library and a 'large', multi-purpose hall. Extra-curricular activities include football, cricket, netball, rounders and chess, all of which are played against other schools, as well as a choir. Every other year pupils in Years 5 and 6 can attend an adventure weekend. In recent years, associations with Lancashire Cricket and Bolton Wanderers Football Club have led to days out at matches as well as some financial support. Parents are invited to class assemblies once a week.