Mongleath Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PW
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Falmouth.
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
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Falmouth and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Cornwall LEA.
On average, 31.5 pupils per class and 27 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 16% 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 organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, enterprise education, French. There is 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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
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Truro High Prep School (7.6 miles); Truro School Prep (8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Kennall Vale School (4.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Truro High School (9.6 miles); Truro School (10.5 miles); St Piran's School, Hayle (17.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Truro and Penwith College (10.4 miles); Camborne Science and International Academy (13.7 miles); Mullion School (14.3 miles).