Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London SE26 4BU
10 simple reasons to choose Eliot Bank Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Sydenham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Eliot Bank Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Sydenham and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Lewisham LEA.
On average, 28.1 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 25% 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. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
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State Primary Schools
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Independent Senior Schools
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State Senior Schools
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