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 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 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 pupils per class and 25.7 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.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
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. School Games Mark Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and instrument ensemble. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
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
Edward Jenner School, Juniors (3.1 miles); The King's School, Gloucester, Junior School (3.3 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).