Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0BW
10 simple reasons to choose Horsington Church School
State primary school (academy converter) in Templecombe.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Horsington Church School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Templecombe and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 23.7 pupils per class and 20.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 36% 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. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Bath And Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 30 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
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.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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