Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1LG
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Burnham-on-Sea
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Burnham-on-Sea.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Burnham-on-Sea
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Burnham-on-Sea and the best independent or state primary within 10 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Somerset LEA.
On average, 27.4 pupils per class and 22.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, 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 2008.
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