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St Thomas a Becket Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4RZ

St Thomas A Becket CofE VA Primary School, Salisbury SP3

10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas a Becket Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Salisbury.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 Thomas a Becket Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Salisbury and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 21.2 pupils per class and 21.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Lavington School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Every year group participates in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 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 2011.

Find another school near St Thomas a Becket Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

Independent Prep Schools

Avondale Preparatory School (12.1 miles); Salisbury Cathedral School (15.2 miles); Chafyn Grove School (15.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, Devizes (6.1 miles); Sutton Veny Church of England Primary School (10.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Dauntsey's (4.5 miles); Warminster School (12.2 miles); The Godolphin School (15.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Lavington School (5.1 miles); South Wilts Grammar School for Girls (14.7 miles); Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School (15 miles).

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