Curridge, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9DZ
10 simple reasons to choose Curridge Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Thatcham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 Curridge Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Thatcham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the West Berkshire LEA.
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 26% 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 geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
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 2013.
Find another school near Curridge Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools (3.3 miles); St Gabriel's School, Junior School (5.6 miles); Horris Hill School (7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chieveley Primary School (3.3 miles); Woolton Hill Junior School (8.1 miles); St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England Primary School (9.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Downe House (1.6 miles); St Gabriel's School (5.6 miles); St Michael's School, Newbury (8.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kennet School (4.7 miles); St Bartholomew's School (5 miles); Park House School (5.6 miles).