Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham MK18 7HX
10 simple reasons to choose Bourton Meadow Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Linden Village, Buckingham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 Bourton Meadow Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Buckingham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.2 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Maths, English, Spanish and PE are usually taught separately, but can link to foundation subjects, such as geography and history, which are taught as half-termly cross-curricular topics. Early Years pupils participate in the Forest School programme.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Campfire Education Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
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Independent Prep Schools
Thornton College, Preparatory (3.9 miles); Akeley Wood Junior School (4.4 miles); Beachborough School (6.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School, Stony Stratford (7.9 miles); Priory Rise School (8.9 miles); St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Bletchley (9.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Akeley Wood Senior School (3.3 miles); Thornton College (3.9 miles); Stowe School (4.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Royal Latin School (1.2 miles); Sponne School (11.2 miles); Denbigh School (11.3 miles).