THORNTON HOUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL in Merseyside, Wirral

Education Centre Information: Thornton Hough Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Wirral
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 161
Number of boys: 78
Number of girls: 83
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Thornton Hough is a traditional village school which was founded by Viscount Leverhulme in 1904. Partly housed in mobile classrooms, an extension was added in 1992, provided by the current Viscount Leverhulme. The school is in an 'idyllic' village setting and serves a wide rural area. The school is oversubscribed, with many out-of-area applications refused. It has a well-tended school garden, and has close links with two village churches and local groups such as the Brownies, playgroups, Clatterbridge hospital, work for nearby Claire House, a children's hospice, poopy appeal and local pensioners. Tuition is offered in musical instruments and there is a school choir. Pupils take part in inter-school athletics and swimming galas. The school participates in local education authority initiatives, including Old Masters and Young Poets. There is a tradition of extra-curricular activities including chess, choir, country dancing, drama, cycling proficiency and maypole dancing. The school has a 'long established' programme of visits, including York and London.