THE EDWARD RICHARDSON PRIMARY SCHOOL, TETFORD in Lincolnshire, Horncastle

Education Centre Information: The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lincolnshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 113
Number of boys: 68
Number of girls: 45
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Edward Richardson Primary School is located in the village of Tetford, which is situated amidst the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds approximately five miles north east of the market town of Horncastle. The school'serves a large part of the rural southern wolds. It also provides extra-curricular activities during the year. These include French, football, chess, netball, hockey, recorders, guitars and gardening. School is proud to have heated swimming pool, which was built in the 1970s. It is located in an enclosed suntrap location near to the playground. The pool is approximately 80 cm deep and is ideal for learning to swim and developing strokes. There are purpose built changing rooms, a fully fitted pump and heating shed and an elevated slabbed viewing area which, during the summer months has a gazebo to keep the children shaded and cool. Every child receives at least 25 swimming lessons every year during June and July.