24 Saltash Road, Callington, Cornwall PL17 7EF
10 simple reasons to choose Callington Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Callington.
For pupils aged 3 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 Callington Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Callington and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 25.5 pupils per class and 21.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects such as maths and English are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history are taught as cross-curricular topics. Enquiry skills are usually developed in the topics. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Callington Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Mount Kelly Prep School (10.6 miles); St Joseph's Junior School (11.2 miles); King's School, Plymouth (12.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Sir Robert Geffery's Church of England Primary School (6.6 miles); Lamerton Church of England Primary School (8.8 miles); Bishop Cornish Church of England Primary School (9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Mount Kelly College (9.8 miles); St Joseph's School, Launceston (11 miles); Plymouth College (13.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Devonport High School for Girls (12 miles); Devonport High School for Boys (12.5 miles); Plymouth High School for Girls (13.6 miles).