ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hampshire, Gosport

Education Centre Information: St Mary's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hampshire
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 Portsmouth (rc)
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 259
Number of boys: 139
Number of girls: 120
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in the Diocese of Portsmouth, principally serving the parishes of Gosport, Bridgemary, Stubbington and Lee-on-Solent. It was started in the late 19th century, housed in buildings behind the parish Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, High Street, Gosport. In 1903 the school was moved to Ann's Hill Road. In 1954 the school was built on it present site in Norman road although its postal address remains Ann's Hill Road. Initially the school consisted of five classrooms, three of the current infant rooms and the lower junior wing. Two rooms were added to the lower junior wing in 1980. In 1992 a library was added to the upper junior wing. In 1998 an extension was built on to the front of the school thus providing a secure and welcoming reception area, enlarged office and staff room accommodation. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered to students at lunchtime and after-school. These include rugby, hockey, football, netball, rounders and cricket. The school aims to provide Catholic Christian setting in which each child can develop as a whole person by extending his/her knowledge and understanding, acquiring skills and forming positive attitudes and Christian values.