London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey SM3 9DL
10 reasons to choose St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, North Cheam
Main point of differentiation
St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, North Cheam is one of the best state primary schools in Sutton, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, North Cheam is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Roman Catholic voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2011) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, North Cheam has two classes per year, and an average class size of 32 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, North Cheam ranks in the top 8% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 29% of schools.
The St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, North Cheam curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality and also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for languages, music and sport.
Sport at St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, North Cheam
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, North Cheam
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 to 6.00pm provided by an external contractor.
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