School Lane, St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hampshire SP11 6AU
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary Bourne Primary School
State primary school (community school) in St Mary Bourne, Andover.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 Bourne Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Andover and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26 pupils per class and 21.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Testbourne Community School at the end of Year 6.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, German. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near St Mary Bourne Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Rookwood Lower School (6.2 miles); Thorngrove School (7.7 miles); St Michael's School, Primary (9.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles); Longparish Church of England Primary School (5.6 miles); St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover (7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Rookwood School (6.2 miles); St Michael's School, Newbury (9.1 miles); St Gabriel's School (11.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Testbourne Community School (4.6 miles); Park House School (10.4 miles); St Bartholomew's School (11.3 miles).