Chardstock, Axminster, Devon EX13 7BJ
10 reasons to choose St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
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St Andrew’s Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best state primary schools in Axminster and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
School fundamentals
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is a Church of England academy converter faith school. The school is one of the 29 members of The First Federation Trust.
Average class size
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock has four mixed-age classes and an average class size of 31 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Andrew’s Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock achieves varied attainment scores, from the top 10% nationally to below the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.
The St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School sessions for all year groups and residential trips in Years 4 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in some sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
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.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am (school staff) to 5.30pm (external contractor).
Find another school near St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
Chard School (3.4 miles); Perrott Hill School (13.6 miles); Taunton Preparatory School (20 miles).
Stockland Church of England Primary Academy (5.4 miles); Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy (6.5 miles); Mrs Ethelston’s Church of England Primary Academy (7.9 miles).
King’s College, Taunton (15.5 miles); Queen’s College, Taunton (16.6 miles); Wellington School, Wellington (17.9 miles).
Holyrood Academy (3.7 miles); The Woodroffe School (8.3 miles); Colyton Grammar School (9.7 miles).