Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset BA3 4BD
10 simple reasons to choose St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Midsomer Norton
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Midsomer Norton, Radstock.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Midsomer Norton
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Radstock and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.2 pupils per class and 22.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
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