Checkendon, Reading, Oxfordshire RG8 0SR
10 simple reasons to choose Checkendon Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Reading.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Checkendon Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Reading and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 17.7 pupils per class and 15.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
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 2021.
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