Information

About the school                      

The old school entrance from the car park

We aim to create a caring and stable environment where pupils may develop confidence and independence and an awareness of the needs of others. This is to be achieved if all children, staff and parents are aware of the consequences of their own actions. Working together we can help and support each other to achieve our mission statement:-

" Everyone cares, learns and celebrates success together."

Barker's Lane School is situated on the outskirts of Wrexham and was completely remodeled over the period of November 2002 to September 2003. On completion there are now two newly built large Infant classrooms with separate cloakroom and practical areas; a self contained Early Years unit also with separate facilities and two playgrounds (one hard and one soft paly); four junior classrooms and a shared practical area with a 16 pupil computer suite; two separate libraries; an enlarged hall (so that we may welcome more parents to services and assemblies); excellent enlarged play space including a multi use games area retaining our two football pitches and running track. We have to created an outdoor classroom and recreational area with a French Boules pitch on the site left by the mobile. In addition to the newly built office and reception area we have a separate room available for meetings and elections.

At the bottom of the school field is an enclosed environmental area which will be renovated during the winter ready for next spring.

The school is seen as a focal point for the community .We have a pre-school playgroup which does excellent work for our children sited in Borras Church and a thriving after school club. We have wonderful support from the community including St John's Rhosnesni,the Salvation Army and Borras Church.

The school was last inspected in November 1997 and is due to be re-inspected by ESTYN in November 2003. Staff and Governors were delighted with the success of a very positive report last time praising the children's achievements both academic and cultural and we know that we have worked tirelessly to keep up the high standards during difficult circumstances with limited facilities.

For the recent Investor in People report click here. You will need Acrobat Reader to open this format.

Prospectus

For the latest school prospectus click here. You will need Acrobat Reader to open this format.

School closure in bad weather

Should a decision be made to close the school, information will be available on Marcher Sound (1260 AM). Staff will be on hand to ensure the safety of your children.
If the weather deteriorates during the day and the school has to close we will care for your children until you can arrange collection.

About the website

The original school website was created by Daffyd Thomas when he was a student at NEWI as part of his work experience programme. He shared his expertise with our staff and pupils and we have been able to further develop the site over the years. Originally many photographs were used but because of some negative aspects to photographs on the web more emphasis is now being placed on work submitted by the pupils. This is an exciting area of development. The original website can still be seen by clicking here. A sample of the previous news pages can be seen here.

Privacy Policy

Barker's Lane Disclaimer and website privacy policy

Your use of our site is at your sole risk.

Data Protection and Collecting Information

All data collected will only be stored and used under the terms laid down under the Data Protection Act of 1998

Only identifying for example data about the number of visitors to the site each day will be kept. We do not use cookies on our website.

Through the use of this website you consent to the collection of such data but any use of information is in accordance of the terms of our policy.

Disclaimer and Privacy

We take the privacy of our users seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy online. More details about our privacy policy and how we will treat any information submitted is available from the school.

The material is for information purposes. Whilst very care is taken we can give no guarantee that that the information is accurate.

We do not accept responsibility for any information given.

You are able to link from the site to third parties. There are links provided to national websites for the convenience of parents and pupils. We give no guarantee for the accuracy of these links or that they will be accessible. We can accept no responsibility for any material that is accessible from such sites.

School location (link to map)

Use the above link to find Barker's Lane in Wrexham. You can also put your own postcode in and find your home on the map.

Local Wrexham Weather Forecast

Updated
September 21, 2003