Pound Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon DT7 3TT
10 simple reasons to choose Mrs Ethelston's Church of England Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Uplyme, Lyme Regis.
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 Mrs Ethelston's Church of England Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Lyme Regis and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 26.7 pupils per class and 21.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to The Woodroffe School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 30% 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 2018.
Find another school near Mrs Ethelston's Church of England Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Chard School (10.9 miles); St John's School, Sidmouth, Juniors (15.7 miles); Perrott Hill School (17.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy (6.6 miles); St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock (7.9 miles); Symondsbury Church of England Primary School (9.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St John's School, Sidmouth (15.7 miles); King's College, Taunton (22.6 miles); Queen's College, Taunton (23.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Woodroffe School (0.6 miles); Colyton Grammar School (6.3 miles); Holyrood Academy (11.2 miles).