Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 1HU
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Churchdown
State primary school (academy converter) in Churchdown, Gloucester.
For pupils aged 4 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's Catholic Primary School, Churchdown
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Gloucester and one of the 9 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.8 pupils per class and 26.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. 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. 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.
Find another school near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Churchdown
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School, Gloucester, Junior School (3.4 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (4.3 miles); Cheltenham College Preparatory School (5.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Churchdown Village Junior School (1.5 miles); Dinglewell Junior School (3.6 miles); Gloucester Road Primary School (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Gloucester (3.4 miles); Edward Jenner School, Senior School (3.6 miles); Dean Close School (4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir Thomas Rich's School (1.9 miles); High School for Girls (3.2 miles); Pate's Grammar School (4.2 miles).