Wellesley Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4LQ
10 simple reasons to choose Christchurch Primary School, Ilford
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Ilford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of five classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Christchurch Primary School, Ilford
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Ilford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as science, geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects in a 'Creative Curriculum'.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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. Four choirs. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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State Senior Schools
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