School Lane, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7HA
10 simple reasons to choose Aston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Aston, Stevenage.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Stevenage and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Hertfordshire LEA.
On average, 22.2 pupils per class and 20.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based and emphasises Christian social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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 and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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Independent Senior Schools
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State Senior Schools
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