Appleshaw St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ragged Appleshaw marked six decades with activities beginning on Wednesday, July 8, including country dancing, a family picnic and the burial of a time capsule. Appleshaw St Peter’s CofE Primary School has celebrated its 60th anniversary. (Image: Appleshaw St Peter’s CofE Primary School)The school’s roots stretch back far beyond 1966, with education in the village dating to 1761, when Frances Offley left a legacy of £50 to teach poor children in the area to read. In 2020, Appleshaw St Peter’s joined the Skylark Federation, which also includes Kimpton, Thruxton and Fyfield CofE Primary School. The spokesperson said: "Its happy heartbeat pervades the school as children enjoy everything a primary school should be, and more.