Little Munden Primary School
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Little Munden Primary School is a Church of England
voluntary controlled
primary school in the village of Dane End
, near Ware in Hertfordshire
. It is a one-form entry school educating boys and girls aged between four and 11 years. There are four classes organised by age. The school roll varies but is generally between 85 and 100.
from 1819 to 1831. Reynolds helped to raise the finance for a new school on a separate site. The school was duly opened in 1826. A small extension for infants was added in 1869, and the school was further enlarged in 1900, 1970 and 1973.
Little Munden was originally a parish school serving children of all ages. In 1945, following the 1944 Education Act
, under which it was stipulated that all children over 11 years old should attend secondary school, Little Munden became a primary school.
in 1984 as it is an early example of a parish school.
Unusually, a footpath
with public right-of-way runs between the school buildings, requiring the route to be kept unobstructed.
report of the inspection on 30 June-02 July 2003 said "The school provides a sound education for its children. An appropriate emphasis is placed on raising standards. Teaching overall is good. It is particularly strong at the Foundation Stage and with the older juniors where a new teacher is making a positive impact."
took part in a pilot project, working with Hertford Museum
, to create an exhibition about their locality covering the period 1830–1930.
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
voluntary controlled
Voluntary controlled school
A voluntary controlled school is a state-funded school in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in which a foundation or trust has some formal influence in the running of the school...
primary school in the village of Dane End
Dane End
Dane End is a village to the north of Ware in Hertfordshire, England situated between the A602 and A10. It is within the East Hertfordshire District Council and has a population of around 700...
, near Ware in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
. It is a one-form entry school educating boys and girls aged between four and 11 years. There are four classes organised by age. The school roll varies but is generally between 85 and 100.
History
The school was founded in 1819 at All Saints Church in Little Munden by the Reverend J P Reynolds, who served as rectorRector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
from 1819 to 1831. Reynolds helped to raise the finance for a new school on a separate site. The school was duly opened in 1826. A small extension for infants was added in 1869, and the school was further enlarged in 1900, 1970 and 1973.
Little Munden was originally a parish school serving children of all ages. In 1945, following the 1944 Education Act
Education Act 1944
The Education Act 1944 changed the education system for secondary schools in England and Wales. This Act, commonly named after the Conservative politician R.A...
, under which it was stipulated that all children over 11 years old should attend secondary school, Little Munden became a primary school.
Premises
The school was designated as a Grade II listed building by English HeritageEnglish Heritage
English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
in 1984 as it is an early example of a parish school.
Unusually, a footpath
Trail
A trail is a path with a rough beaten or dirt/stone surface used for travel. Trails may be for use only by walkers and in some places are the main access route to remote settlements...
with public right-of-way runs between the school buildings, requiring the route to be kept unobstructed.
Academic standards
The OfstedOffice for Standards in Education
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
report of the inspection on 30 June-02 July 2003 said "The school provides a sound education for its children. An appropriate emphasis is placed on raising standards. Teaching overall is good. It is particularly strong at the Foundation Stage and with the older juniors where a new teacher is making a positive impact."
Activities
In 2007, Years Five and SixYear Six
Year Six is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the sixth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between ten and twelve.-Australia:...
took part in a pilot project, working with Hertford Museum
Hertford Museum
Hertford Museum is a local museum in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England.The museum first opened in 1903 and is located in a 17th century town house with a Jacobean-style knot garden. The galleries on the ground floor present the early history of the museum. Objects include exotic...
, to create an exhibition about their locality covering the period 1830–1930.