The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, County Durham DH9 6AG
10 simple reasons to choose Bloemfontein Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Craghead, Stanley.
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 Bloemfontein Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Stanley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.4 pupils per class and 24.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Stanley Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 7 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 28% 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 PE and up to 10 seasonal 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Bloemfontein Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Chorister School (7.3 miles); Durham High School for Girls, Junior House (8 miles).
State Primary Schools
All Saints' Catholic Primary School (3.4 miles); Burnopfield Primary School (3.8 miles); St Benet's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ouston (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Durham School (8.4 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (12.6 miles); Dame Allan's Senior School (12.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Hermitage Academy (5.2 miles); St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (5.5 miles); St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School (7.1 miles).