ST JOHN WITH ST MICHAEL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, SHAWFORTH in Lancashire, Rochdale

Education Centre Information: St John with St Michael Church of England Primary School, Shawforth:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lancashire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 98
Number of boys: 45
Number of girls: 53
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was formed in 1993 when St John with St Michael Primary amalgamated with Leavengreave Primary. Facilities consist of four classrooms, a nursery unit, learning resource centre with library and suite of computers, multi-purpose hall and offices. There is also a playground and playing field with an ideal sledging track for the winter months. The school offers many extra-curricular activities including internet, science, netball, football and choral speaking. It also participates in other inter-school competitions such as cross-country, rounders and swimming. Activity holidays are organised in the Lake District and at Whitehough activity centre in Burnley. The school has links with St John with St Michael Church which it attends each term for special celebrations. Children are encouraged to become involved in charity events including the Young World concerts at the MEN Arena, the annual concert for Rossendale Hospice and a variety of fundraising activities.