Southrop, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NU
10 simple reasons to choose Southrop Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Lechlade.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Southrop Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Lechlade and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 25.5 pupils per class and 17.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 33% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Reception class pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
Out of school hours care to 5.00pm.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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 and brass band. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Hatherop Castle School (4.1 miles); St Hugh's School, Faringdon (12.2 miles); Pinewood School (12.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Fairford Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles); Hatherop Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles); Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Witney (12.3 miles); Cokethorpe School (13 miles); Rendcomb College (15.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Farmor's School (3.8 miles); Burford School (7.2 miles); Faringdon Community College (9.8 miles).