Stella Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 4NE
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Bladon
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Blaydon-on-Tyne.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Bladon
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Gateshead LEA.
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 15.2 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 9% 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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