St Mawgan Village, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4EP
10 simple reasons to choose Mawgan-in-Pydar Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Newquay.
For pupils aged 4 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 Mawgan-in-Pydar Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Newquay and the best independent or state primary within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 21.3 pupils per class and 19.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 8% of schools in the country 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Independent Prep Schools
Polwhele House School (16.1 miles); Truro High Prep School (18.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Truro School (17.1 miles); Truro High School (17.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Treviglas Community College (4.8 miles); Penrice Academy (16.3 miles); Truro and Penwith College (20.1 miles).