Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2JQ
10 simple reasons to choose Ilsham Church of England Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Torquay.
For pupils aged 5 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 Ilsham Church of England Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Torquay and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Torbay LEA.
On average, 24.5 pupils per class and 21 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% 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 20% 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.
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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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