St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham DH2 1QX
10 simple reasons to choose St Benet's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ouston
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Ouston, Chester le Street.
For pupils aged 3 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 Benet's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Chester le Street and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Durham LEA.
On average, 31.2 pupils per class and 18.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
An accredited "Thinking School". British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
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