CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Lancashire, Blackpool

Education Centre Information: Christ The King Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Blackpool
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 Lancaster
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 209
Number of boys: 109
Number of girls: 100
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1973, the school is situated at the edge of Grange Park Estate, with a catchment area encompassisng Layton, Staining and Victoria Hospital. The one-form entry school also offers 26 nursery class places. It has immediate access to fields and is adjacent to St Mary's High School. Extra sporting events are run by an instructor to build self-esteem and develop physical fitness. Extra-curricular activities include gymnastics, games, badminton, athletics, boys' and girls' football and drama club. An after-school care club for children of working parents runs from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The school has close links with the parish of Christ the King and 'Homestart'. It was granted Beacon school status in 2000 and is working with three local schools to develop staff knowledge and skills in teaching and learning techniques, the PHSE and healthy schools initiative and the Early Learning Goals. The school is over-subscribed.