Roxborough Park, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3BE
10 reasons to choose St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Harrow
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St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School, Harrow has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Harrow and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
School fundamentals
St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School, Harrow is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Roman Catholic voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. It is one of the 5 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Harrow LEA.
Average class size
St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School, Harrow has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School, Harrow ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 5% of schools.
The St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Harrow curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality and also includes PSHE, French. It is subject based, organised by topics, and with some cross-curricular projects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for languages and music.
Sport at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Harrow
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold Award.
The Arts at St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Harrow
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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.55am to 3.10/3.15pm though before and after school clubs can occasionally extend the day from 8.00am to 4.30pm.
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