New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 1QY
10 simple reasons to choose Childer Thornton Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Childer Thornton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the 12 best state primary schools on The Wirral and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Cheshire West and Chester LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Neston High School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching ("Our Wonderful World"). Academy, with more freedom over its curriculum. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure). Reception pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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