260 Stanley Road, Twickenham, Surrey TW2 5NP
10 simple reasons to choose St James's Catholic Primary School, Twickenham
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Twickenham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St James's Catholic Primary School, Twickenham
Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best state primary schools in Twickenham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
An accredited "Thinking School". Facilities also include the George Tancred Centre; a local authority specialist provision for autism.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Three choirs and three instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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State Senior Schools
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