Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset BA1 5PZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Stephen's Primary Church School, Bath
State primary school (academy converter) in Lansdown, Bath.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England 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 Stephen's Primary Church School, Bath
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bath and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 27.8 pupils per class and 23.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% 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 and are organised by four themes, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. The themes are 'Understanding Today Imagining Tomorrow', 'My Place in Our World', 'Healthy Body Healthy Mind' and 'Making My Mark'. For its outdoor curriculum (part of Healthy Body Healthy Mind) the school has won an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award.
School takes an active role in promoting pupils' mental wellbeing, engaging in initiatives such as Boys in Mind/Girls Mind Too, Paws.b Mindfulness Curriculum, and the Anna Freud Inspire Project.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different 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 and two instrument ensembles. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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Kingswood Preparatory School, Bath (0.8 miles); Royal High Prep School, Bath (1 mile); King Edward's Junior School & Pre-Prep, Bath (1.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bathwick St Mary Church School (1.6 miles); Widcombe Church of England Junior School (1.8 miles); Bathampton Primary School (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal High School, Bath (0.2 miles); Kingswood School, Bath (0.7 miles); King Edward's School, Bath (1.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hayesfield Girls School (1.9 miles); Beechen Cliff School (2.6 miles); Oldfield School (2.9 miles).