Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8LA
10 simple reasons to choose Ashchurch Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Tewkesbury.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ashchurch Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Tewkesbury and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 26 pupils per class and 21.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects within a 'creative curriculum'. Reception pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 12% 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. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Ashchurch Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Bredon Junior School (7.2 miles); Berkhampstead School (8.4 miles); Cheltenham College Preparatory School (9.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Carrant Brook Junior School (1.5 miles); Gotherington Primary School (4.3 miles); Grangefield Primary School (5.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bredon School (7.2 miles); The Cheltenham Ladies' College (8.7 miles); Cheltenham College (9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Tewkesbury School (1.4 miles); Bredon Hill Academy (6.2 miles); Pate's Grammar School (8.4 miles).