Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 6DX
10 simple reasons to choose St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Boston Spa, Wetherby.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Wetherby and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.6 pupils per class and 23 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St. John Fisher Catholic High School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
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.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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