West Street, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE6 7DX
10 simple reasons to choose John Clare Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Helpston, Peterborough.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
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 John Clare Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Peterborough and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Arthur Mellows Village College at the end of Year 6.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Soke Education Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
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 2012.
Find another school near John Clare Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Copthill School (4.9 miles); Kirkstone House School, Juniors (6.1 miles); Stamford Junior School (6.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Peakirk-cum-Glinton Church of England Primary School (3 miles); Castor Church of England Primary School (5.1 miles); Fulbridge Academy (6.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Kirkstone House School (6.1 miles); Stamford High School (6.7 miles); Stamford School (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Arthur Mellows Village College (3.1 miles); The Deepings School (4.6 miles); The King's (The Cathedral) School (6.8 miles).