Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4NA
10 simple reasons to choose St Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Southbourne
State primary school (Voluntary Aided).
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Southbourne
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 5 mile radius. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.6 pupils per class and 27.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 27% 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 Christian social morality.
Head is a National Leader in Education, a recognised outstanding head who, together with the school staff (National Support School status), supports schools in challenging circumstances.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects.
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 orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near St Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Southbourne
Independent Prep Schools
St Thomas Garnet's School (2.7 miles); The Park School, Bournemouth (3.9 miles); Bournemouth Christian School (5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bournemouth Collegiate School (2.4 miles); Talbot Heath School (6.3 miles); Ballard School (8.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Twynham School (1.5 miles); Bournemouth School for Girls (4.3 miles); Bournemouth School (4.7 miles).