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The History of our School

Thurnham Glasson School was built in 1833, following an initiative by the Vicar of Lancaster and for the benefit of the children living around the Dock and in the farms around Old Glasson.

The building of other domestic properties in Glasson Dock started in around 1840.

Originally, the School Master or Mistress lived in the School House which was added in the 1850's. By around 1880, there were 100 pupils squeezed into the small space.  In the early days, there was a separate playground for girls and boys. 

 

An additional classroom was added for Key Stage 1 children in 2002, allowing the Hall to be used for Worship and physical activities.  The old outside toilets were demolished and a vegetable garden put in the space which is still there today.  The children plant vegetables, tend to them and the School Cook includes them on the menu.

 

A major change came in 2005, when the derelict School House was given to the Governing Body by the local Parochial Church Council.  The old School House was turned into an administration area and for the first time in its history, the school gained a Staff Room.  The Bursar's office at the back of school was converted into a Library and quiet area, and the office was moved to the upstairs of the School House next to the Headteacher's office.

In 2007, a link corridor was built between the School House and the main building, bringing both parts of the school together and making access much easier.

 

In 2013 we added an additional outdoor classroom for use by the Infants, which joined on to the Early Years play area to allow continuous provision for all infant children.

 

In early 2018, we secured funding to go ahead with some extensive building work in the old School House.  The work commenced over the summer break and transformed the offices, staff room, reception area and staff & visitor toilets. The staff room was relocated upstairs next to the newly extended Headteacher's office, the Bursar's office moved downstairs and the toilets were moved from next to the main entrance to the corridor leading into the Hall. Not only did this give the school a more modern feel, it also improved security for both children and staff. 

 

In early 2019, following a successful funding bid, we started making plans for an extension to our Class 1 classroom, which included the removal of the old outdoor classroom which had been added in 2013. The building work took place in the autumn term of 2019.

Class 1 moved in to their new classroom in January 2020.

 

Our original plans to open a Nursery at Easter 2020 were postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In November 2020, we confirmed our plans to be able to offer Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year old children and our Nursery opened in January 2021. We continued to offer provision until January 2024.

 

The numbers of children on roll have changed somewhat over the years, as has the appearance of the school.  Former pupils visiting today will see many significant changes. 

 

We enjoy close links with the Church and our local community which puts our school firmly in the heart of the village. We are extremely lucky to learn and teach in such beautiful surroundings with a wonderful history.

 

Updated January 2025

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