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 60% boys).
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 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, 31.5 pupils per class and 25.2 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.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 32% 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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