Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4RW
10 simple reasons to choose Appleton Thorn Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Appleton Thorn Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Warrington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught within half-termly themes or topics. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure). Accredited with the British Council’s International School Award for its international learning activities.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold and Sing Up! Gold accreditations.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
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State Senior Schools
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