OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY RC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater Manchester, Manchester

Education Centre Information: Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Trafford
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: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Salford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 207
Number of boys: 106
Number of girls: 101
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1973 in a residential area of Davyhulme, the school draws children primarily from the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary. Extension built in 2002, consisting hall, kitchen, and two purpose-built classrooms. Over-subscribed, with 1.6 applications per place. Key Stage 2 children take part in a variety of team games, including football, lacrosse, kwik cricket, skittleball and rounders; Year 3 have a swimming lesson once a week. Emphasis placed on caring for less-privileged members of society; links with Francis House, a children's hospice in Didsbury; also established links with parents and the parish. Wide range of extra-curricular activities, including netball, football, athletics, book-making, gardening, French, drama, music, board games, science, ICT. Beofre-school care, from 7.50am. Recognised as one of the top 100 Catholic schools in 2004. Healthy Schools award (2005). Basic Skills Quality Mark (2005); DfES achievement award (2000, 2002).