GOODRICH COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Herefordshire, Ross on Wye

Education Centre Information: Goodrich CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Herefordshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Hamlet and Isolated Dwelling - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Hereford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 121
Number of boys: 63
Number of girls: 58
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Goodrich Church of England is a Voluntary Controlled School. The school was originally founded by the Church about 150 years ago and later they passed control over to Herefordshire County Council. It is situated in the picturesque of Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The school is currently based in a 150-year-old Victorian building with three temporary classrooms and an adjoining schoolhouse, which has been converted into an administration block. This was replaced in spring 2001 by a brand new school, which is being built in the same grounds. The village contains Goodrich Castle, an English Heritage site where some pupils' have contributed to the design of a stained glass window. The school remains a focal point in the community with local residents helping with extra-curricular activities such as French, hockey, football, drama, athletics, chess, gardening and gymnastics and the school has been made a satellite school for the Forest of Dean Gymnastic Centre of Excellence. Goodrich is proud of its fund raising activities for many charities and maintains strong links with Kisiiro Primary School in Uganda and Pembroke House School in Kenya. Warm and friendly under a broadly Christian Umbrella.