Peaslake School is a unique village school set in the Surrey Hills. Its individuality stems from the fact that it is operated by the local community, for the local community. The school has Charity Status and is supported through covenants, donations, trusts and fund-raising events.
Faced with the closure of their state funded primary school in 1994 the Peaslake community united to maintain a school at the heart of the village, ensuring that local children could continue to enjoy their formative years close to home. Parents wanted small classes, a safe educational environment and a happy start to school life in close touch with the village community and the church.
The school provides full National Curriculum teaching and a depth of study that enables the children to follow through to either state or private education at the age of 7.
The school is run in three distinct groups which interact where appropriate. Each year group is restricted to 12 children to ensure that a very individual education is provided for each child:
NURSERY CLASS for children from the half term in which they are 2.5. A qualified Nursery Supervisor leads this group. The nursery class is open every morning from 9.00am to 12 noon during term time.
RECEPTION CLASS AND YEAR 1 with a qualified and experienced teacher. Once the children are 4 they begin sessions in this class as frequently as is appropriate for each individual.
YEAR 2 CLASS with a qualified and experienced teacher. SATS testing is carried out during this year.
Primary school sessions are from 9.00am to 12 noon and 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Education is free to children once they enter the Reception Class. Attendance in the Nursery Class costs ú5.50 per session. Nursery vouchers are accepted.
Peaslake Schools Trust Charity No 1034412 raises the funds to maintain the school to the highest standards and to ensure free education for school age children in Peaslake and the surrounding areas. The school and its Trust is managed by an Executive Committee drawn from the parents and the local community.
This unique Village School offers:
* Excellent premises on a safe green field site set in the beautiful Surrey countryside.
* Qualified and dedicated staff providing a clear, disciplined approach to the teaching of your children.
* An opportunity for children to develop friendships within their local area, building a sense of security and community that will remain with them into the future.
* A full and stimulating curriculum including the basic core subjects with all the equipment necessary to teach the arts, science, music and physical education.
