Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1HT
10 simple reasons to choose Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Congleton
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Congleton.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Congleton
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Congleton and one of the 12 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Accredited Gifted & Talented programme. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 35% 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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