Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6RH
10 simple reasons to choose Embsay Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Embsay, Skipton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Embsay Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Skipton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. There is a Specially Resourced Provision for six pupils with communication and interaction needs.
School makes use of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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State Senior Schools
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