Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8HJ
10 simple reasons to choose St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School, Thornton Heath
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Thornton Heath.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School, Thornton Heath
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Thornton Heath and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.3 pupils per class and 24.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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 and steel pan ensemble. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
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