Front Street, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, County Durham DL17 9AL
10 simple reasons to choose St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill.
For pupils aged 3 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Ferryhill
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Ferryhill and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 25.8 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% 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 Christian social morality. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 7% 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.
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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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Independent Prep Schools
Durham High School for Girls, Junior House (6.8 miles); The Chorister School (7.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School (2 miles); Sedgefield Primary School (2.3 miles); Shincliffe Church of England Primary School (5.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Durham High School for Girls (8.8 miles); Durham School (9.4 miles); Red House School (11.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College (7.4 miles); St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School (10.3 miles); Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (10.5 miles).