Atlas Road, Plaistow, London E13 0AG
10 simple reasons to choose Curwen Primary and Nursery School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Plaistow.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Curwen Primary and Nursery School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Plaistow and one of the 10 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.8 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, though there are some cross-curricular theme weeks. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Accredited with the British Council’s International School Award for its international learning activities.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
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