About us

History of the School

Horton School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School. It was built in 1859 by the Church of England.The school has been modernised twice, once with the addition of a new classroom in 1981 and then in 1998 to provide a library, an office for the head and the secretary, a staff room and a staff resources room.

The pictures show the school at various times in its history.

About Us
The school boasts of having a high teacher/child ratio in 3 classrooms. There is a separate library for quiet working and a well-equipped ICT suite which has recently been updated with laptops. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard. The school has a small playground where netball matches take place, a quiet area, a conservation area and picturesque gardens. It has the use of the village hall for other sports activities.

  Ofsted Report December 2007

Overall effectiveness of the school

"This is an outstanding school. The pupils receive an excellent education in an exciting and inspirational learning environment. Being a small school in no way limits the opportunities available for its pupils. Staff ensure that an excellent range of activities is provided both in and out of school time to supplement the exciting and varied curriculum that is offered". Christine Huard, Ofsted Reporting Inspector.

For the full report see www.ofsted.gov.uk

 For the School Profile see

http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/8033431/school-profile/