Trench Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9NG
10 simple reasons to choose St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Tonbridge
State primary school (academy converter) in Tonbridge.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Tonbridge
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Tonbridge and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.1 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% 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 28% 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. 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 an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Tonbridge
Independent Prep Schools
Hilden Oaks School (1.3 miles); Hilden Grange School (1.4 miles); The Schools at Somerhill (3.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Slade Primary School (1.7 miles); Shipbourne School (2.8 miles); Bidborough Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tonbridge School (1.4 miles); Sackville School (3.2 miles); Kent College Pembury (5.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Judd School (2.6 miles); Tonbridge Grammar School (2.7 miles); Weald of Kent Grammar School (2.9 miles).