Selsted, Dover, Kent CT15 7HH
10 simple reasons to choose Selsted Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Dover.
For pupils aged 5 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 Selsted Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Dover and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 27 pupils per class and 23.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Maths, English, and science are taught separately, but other subjects are taught thematically with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 9% 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 2013.
Find another school near Selsted Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dover College Prep School (8.6 miles); Northbourne Park School (8.8 miles); Kent College Junior School, Canterbury (11.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hawkinge Primary School (3.3 miles); Elham Church of England Primary School (4.1 miles); Sibertswold Church of England Primary School at Shepherdswell (4.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dover College (7.2 miles); The King's School Canterbury (10.4 miles); St Edmund's School, Canterbury (11.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Harvey Grammar School (5.8 miles); The Folkestone School for Girls (6.5 miles); Dover Grammar School for Girls (6.9 miles).