STRAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Lincolnshire, Grimsby

Education Centre Information: Strand Community School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: North East Lincolnshire
Reason Establishment Opened: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/2007
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 01/10/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 228
Number of boys: 114
Number of girls: 114
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Strand Junior School was opened in 1912 and is a grade 2 listed building. It has a roof-top playground. The building is a two-storey block which houses the main classrooms, with a hall and administration block adjoining. Accommodation in the old building consists of eight classrooms, a dance and drama studio, a technology area, an ICT suite, art and music areas, a non-fiction library, a computer and community area, and a resource room. The school has seven interactive whiteboards and video conferencing equipment. It has after-school clubs including sport, music, drama and art. The school curriculum covers the following subjects: mathematics, English, science, information and communication technology, design technology, history, geography, geography, art, physical education, music, religious education and personal, social, citizenship and health education. The school aims to provide a calm, caring and positive environment.