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The school is situated in the small rural village of The School August 2004

Sampford Arundel close to the town of Wellington and the Somerset/Devon county border.There has been a school in the village since the 1860s. The school is very popular and a large proportion of the children come from outside the village and attend as a result of parental choice.Our children are organized into 3 classes of mixed ability, grouped by age.Together the staff and governors provide a happy, well-organized environment in which each child is valued as an individual. The school fosters a family atmosphere with a caring ethos. It aims to deliver a broad curriculum with extra-curricular activities and community involvement supported by an active 'Friends of Sampford Arundel School Association'.Pupils achieve high standards across the curriculum. In our OfSTED inspection in 1996 standards were recognized as being above national expectations and over the last 2 years the percentage of children achievingnational standards in English, Maths and Science has been above both the national and county averages at ages 7 and 11.Parents of prospective pupils are very welcome to visit the school to meet the children and staff.
( Published by The Somerset County Education dept. 1999) 'photos psb

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