Holloway Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BB
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Malmesbury.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Malmesbury and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 32.3 pupils per class and 25.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% 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 32% 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Westonbirt Preparatory School, Rose Hill (6.1 miles); The Acorn School, Lower School (10.9 miles); Beaudesert Park School (11.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
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Independent Senior Schools
Westonbirt School (6.1 miles); The Acorn School (10.9 miles); St Mary's Calne (12.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Malmesbury School (0.7 miles); Hardenhuish School (8.9 miles); Sheldon School (9.1 miles).