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St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6RH

St Mary's CofE VC Primary School, Bradford Abbas DT9

10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

State primary school (academy converter) in Sherborne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England 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 Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Sherborne and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 21.1 pupils per class and 19 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 30% 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 PE and up to 10 seasonal 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.

Find another school near St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

Independent Prep Schools

Sherborne Preparatory School (3.8 miles); Leweston Prep (6.4 miles).

State Primary Schools

Thornford Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles); Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park (5.2 miles); All Saints Church School (6.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Sherborne School for Girls (3.3 miles); Sherborne School (3.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Gryphon School (4.4 miles); Huish Episcopi Academy (15.6 miles); Sexey's School (17.5 miles).

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