Chardstock, Axminster, Devon EX13 7BJ
10 simple reasons to choose St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
State primary school (academy converter) in Axminster.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Axminster and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Active Parent body promoting the school through fundraising and volunteering.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Forest School sessions for all year groups.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Acorn Multi Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 7 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
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.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Chardstock
Independent Prep Schools
Chard School (3.4 miles); Perrott Hill School (13.6 miles); Taunton Preparatory School (20 miles).
State Primary Schools
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).
Independent Senior Schools
King's College, Taunton (15.5 miles); Queen's College, Taunton (16.6 miles); Wellington School, Wellington (17.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Holyrood Academy (3.7 miles); The Woodroffe School (8.3 miles); Colyton Grammar School (9.7 miles).