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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1NN

Great Chesterford CofE Primary Academy, Saffron Walden CB10

10 simple reasons to choose Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

State primary school (academy converter) in Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Saffron Walden and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% 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.
In the top 24% 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. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.

Find another school near Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Stephen Perse Junior School Dame Bradbury's (4.5 miles); Landmark International School, Infants & Juniors (10 miles); The Perse Prep, Pre-Prep & Nursery (10 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (4.4 miles); Great Abington Primary School (5.4 miles); Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (6.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Cambridge International School (4.4 miles); The Perse School, Upper School (9.7 miles); Landmark International School (10 miles).

State Senior Schools

Saffron Walden County High School (4.3 miles); Sawston Village College (5.1 miles); Linton Village College (7.3 miles).

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