Bessemer Road East, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1PE
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Swindon.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Swindon and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St Joseph’s Catholic College at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 12% 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. Competitive 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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