High Street, Freshford, Bath, Somerset BA2 7WE
10 simple reasons to choose Freshford Church School
State primary school (academy converter) in Freshford, Bath.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Freshford Church School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bath and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 4 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.7 pupils per class and 25.1 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 curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Each class has 3 days outdoor learning per year; "Let’s Explore" and the school participates in the John Muir ‘Explorer’ award.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There is 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Freshford Church School
Independent Prep Schools
Monkton Prep & Pre-Prep (2 miles); The Paragon School (3.1 miles); King Edward's Junior School & Pre-Prep, Bath (3.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Widcombe Church of England Junior School (3.4 miles); Bathwick St Mary Church School (3.9 miles); Bathampton Primary School (4.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Monkton School (2 miles); Prior Park College (3.7 miles); King Edward's School (3.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Ralph Allen School (2.8 miles); Hayesfield Girls School (5.5 miles); Beechen Cliff School (5.5 miles).