West Horrington, Wells, Somerset BA5 3EB
10 simple reasons to choose Horrington Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Wells.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 Horrington Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Wells and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 25.4 pupils per class and 22.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
School has achieved above average scores 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.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Horrington Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Wells Cathedral Junior School (2 miles); Millfield Prep & Pre-Prep (8.8 miles); All Hallows School (9.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph & St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Wells (1.9 miles); St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Midsomer Norton (7.6 miles); High Littleton Church of England Primary School (9.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wells Cathedral School (2 miles); Downside School (6 miles); Millfield School (10.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Blue School (2.7 miles); Norton Hill Academy (7.7 miles); The Kings of Wessex Academy (10.2 miles).