Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 2HQ
10 simple reasons to choose St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Gateshead
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Gateshead.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England 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 St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Gateshead
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Gateshead and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 29.2 pupils per class and 19.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average 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, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin. There is 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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