Station Lane, Barton, Preston, Lancashire PR3 5DY
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Barton, Preston.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
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 Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Preston and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 23.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
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 2019.
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