Normandy, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1JL
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Horsham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Horsham and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 6 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately and are organised by half-termly topics. Forest School for all year groups.
Programme of visiting speakers, school trips and a residential trip for the senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHCE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in science.
School offers over 5 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 2019.
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