Shaftesbury Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8PF
10 simple reasons to choose Shaftesbury Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Forest Gate.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Shaftesbury Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Forest Gate and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Mandarin. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
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Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford (2.7 miles); Park School Prep (2.8 miles); Faraday School (3.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Elmhurst Primary School (0.3 miles); St Stephen's Primary School (0.5 miles); St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Upton Park (0.7 miles).
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State Senior Schools
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