The Horseshoe, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2BQ
10 simple reasons to choose Banstead Community Junior School
State junior school (community school) in Banstead.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Banstead Community Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Banstead and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 25.4 pupils per class and 20.6 pupils per teacher.
In the top 37% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to a variety of secondary schools; 10-15% to academically selective or private schools.
The school has a discrete subject based curriculum, developing enquiry skills within, rather than across, subjects.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. 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. 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.
Find another school near Banstead Community Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Banstead Preparatory School (1.1 miles); Aberdour Preparatory School (1.1 miles); Seaton House School (2.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cuddington Croft Primary School (2.9 miles); Barrow Hedges Primary School (3.4 miles); Cheam Fields Primary Academy (3.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Epsom College (2.1 miles); Ewell Castle School (3 miles); Sutton High School (3.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Overton Grange School (2.6 miles); Nonsuch High School for Girls (3.2 miles); Glyn School (3.3 miles).