St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0ZJ
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Great Eccleston, Preston.
For pupils aged 4 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's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Preston and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 17.5 pupils per class and 17.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% 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. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. 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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
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