Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 9FH
10 simple reasons to choose Lyons Hall School
State primary school (academy converter) in Braintree.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Lyons Hall School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Braintree and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Essex LEA.
On average, 28.1 pupils per class and 24.1 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.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Lyons Hall School
Independent Prep Schools
Gosfield Prep School (5.5 miles); St Margaret's Preparatory School, Halstead (7.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
White Notley Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles); Elm Hall Primary School (6 miles); Felsted Primary School (6.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Gosfield School (5.5 miles); Felsted School (7.7 miles); New Hall School (12.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Maltings Academy (7.4 miles); St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (11.9 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (12.1 miles).