South Wilford CofE Primary School

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name = SOUTH WILFORD ENDOWED CE VA PRIMARY SCHOOL


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established = 1736
type = Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
principal = Mr Eric Perry
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enrollment = 290
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location = Wilford, Nottingham
website = http://www.wilford.org/school/

Overview

The South Wilford CofE Primary School begain as a Free School that was built in 1736, pursuant to the will of Mr Benjamin Carter who, in 1732, left £200 for that purpose, and bequeathed for its support and for other charitable uses, property which now produces about £220 per annum, of which £60 is paid to the master, £5 for school books, £10 to the poor of Wilford, and £20 to St Giles and St George's charity schools in London.The school clock was paid for by surplus flood aid money raised to assist Wilford in 1875.The building was substantially upgraded in 1886 and is still, in part, in use today."

Temporary buildings were added in the late 1950s.A modern school replaced the mix of buildings during 2001/2002. The new building was occupied in September 2002.

Today South Wilford School is housed in a modern building and is a very successful school seeking to give a broad and balanced education to all the children entrusted to its care. The school has been awarded the Active Mark Award for exceptional sporting activities in 2005. 2006 and 2007 and Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 SATs results contintue to reflect the excellent teaching delivered by the dedicated staff.

Mission Statement

As a Christian School, seeking to provide a high quality education, South Wilford aims to:-

- show the love of God made known in Jesus

- recognise, value and celebrate the worth of each individual, helping him/her to achieve his/her full potential

The Mission Statement indicates the intention and direction for schooling at Wilford, and this vision underpins the school's educational aims which are:-

1) to help pupils develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.
2) to help pupils to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world.
3) to help pupils to use language and number effectively and imaginatively.
4) to instil respect for religious and moral values, and tolerance of other ethnic groups, religions and ways of life.
5) to help pupils to understand the world in which they live, and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations.
6) to help pupils to appreciate human achievements and aspirations.

External links

* [http://www.wilford.org/school/ School web site]

* [http://www.wilford-carters-education.org.uk/Map.htm Map of the Foundation area]