BARLEY FIELDS PRIMARY in Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

Education Centre Information: Barley Fields Primary:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Stockton-on-Tees
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/2006
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: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 459
Number of boys: 223
Number of girls: 236
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school opened on 7th September 2000 and the school has already established high standards in many areas. Staff, governors, parents and pupils' are very proud of recently awarded basic skills Quality Mark, Active Mark, Artsmark Silver and Healthy Schools' Silver Award. St Thérése of Lisieux is a stunning school building, which is equipped to a very high standard. The teachers enjoy a wide variety of effective teaching resources, which are used to establish a multimedia approach to teaching and learning and enable the delivery of stimulating and exciting lessons. The school provides wide range of after school clubs to provide older pupils' with opportunities to extend their learning, share their skills and talents and promote their interest. It enjoys a wide range of extra-curricular activities led by teachers, support staff and parents. This Year's programme of activities includes choir, instrumental groups, dance, football, netball, rugby, drama, ICT and signing for the deaf. It also provides lesson in conversation and handwriting for the pupils.