Eridge Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 7QD
10 simple reasons to choose Aldrington Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Hove.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Aldrington Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Hove and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 31.1 pupils per class and 26.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, but geography, history, art and DT are taught as cross-curricular topics. Enquiry skills are usually developed in the topics.
Wraparound care provided by the school's own staff.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and three instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
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State Senior Schools
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