Hadleigh Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex CO13 9HQ
10 simple reasons to choose St Philomena's Catholic School
Independent prep school in Frinton-On-Sea.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Roman Catholic.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
St Philomena's Catholic School fees range from £2,220 (Rec) to £2,800 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose St Philomena's Catholic School
Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best independent prep schools in Frinton-On-Sea and one of the 2 best primary schools for 10 miles.
On average, 14.7 pupils per class and 12.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for St Philomena's Catholic School Year 6 leavers one of ten local schools. The two Colchester grammar schools, St Benedict's Catholic College, and the two Colchester independent schools are the most popular choices.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also emphasises Catholic social morality. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There are also some extra-curricular academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Before school care from 7.45am. After school clubs run to 4.45pm.
Find another school near St Philomena's Catholic School
Independent Prep Schools
Oxford House School (17.6 miles); Colchester High School, Lower School (17.7 miles); Holmwood House School (19.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery (7 miles); Highfields Primary School (13.7 miles); Millfields Primary School (14.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Colchester High School (17.7 miles); St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester (18.1 miles); Royal Hospital School (20.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Colne Community School and College (14.4 miles); Colchester Royal Grammar School (17.3 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (17.8 miles).