High Street, Ogbourne St George, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1SU
10 simple reasons to choose Ogbourne Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Ogbourne St George, Marlborough.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Ogbourne Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Marlborough and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.3 pupils per class and 24.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St John's, Marlborough 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.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Excalibur Academies Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 14 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.
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 2009.
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State Primary Schools
St Michael's Church of England School, Aldbourne (4.5 miles); Preshute Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (9.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Marlborough College (4.1 miles); St Mary's Calne (17 miles); St Gabriel's School (21.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
St John's Marlborough (4.4 miles); Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (12.4 miles); Faringdon Community College (17 miles).