Ladram Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 3PX
10 simple reasons to choose Bournes Green Junior School
State junior school (academy converter) in Southend-on-Sea.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bournes Green Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Southend-on-Sea and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 33 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Southend East Community Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 6 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rounders.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
Find another school near Bournes Green Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Thorpe Hall Lower School (1 mile); Alleyn Court Preparatory School (1.3 miles); Saint Pierre School (4.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Earls Hall Primary School (3.4 miles); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea (4.3 miles); Hockley Primary School (8.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Thorpe Hall School (1 mile); St John's School, Billericay (18.4 miles); Brentwood School (22.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Shoeburyness High School (0.9 miles); Southend High School for Girls (1.3 miles); Cecil Jones Academy (2.2 miles).