Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8LW
10 simple reasons to choose Highnam Church of England Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Highnam, Gloucester.
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 Highnam Church of England Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Gloucester and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 30.7 pupils per class and 26.3 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 curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 17% 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 instrument ensemble. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Highnam Church of England Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School, Gloucester, Junior School (3.3 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (9.8 miles); Cheltenham College Preparatory School (11 miles).
State Primary Schools
Tibberton Community Primary School (3.8 miles); Dinglewell Junior School (5.9 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Churchdown (5.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Edward Jenner School, Senior School (3.1 miles); The King's School, Gloucester (3.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
High School for Girls (3.8 miles); Ribston Hall High School (4.7 miles); Sir Thomas Rich's School (5.2 miles).