Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5QA
10 simple reasons to choose Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Bridport.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
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 Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Bridport and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 24.4 pupils per class and 24.4 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, co-ordinated within themes, and with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
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 2013.
Find another school near Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Chard School (9.3 miles); Perrott Hill School (10.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock (6.5 miles); Mrs Ethelston's Church of England Primary Academy (6.6 miles); Symondsbury Church of England Primary School (6.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King's College, Taunton (20.5 miles); St John's School, Sidmouth (20.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Woodroffe School (6.8 miles); Holyrood Academy (8.6 miles); Colyton Grammar School (11.2 miles).