Mottisfont Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 9LY
10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas a Becket Roman Catholic Primary School, Abbey Wood
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Abbey Wood.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 Thomas a Becket Roman Catholic Primary School, Abbey Wood
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Abbey Wood and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 27 pupils per class and 23.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 8% 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. 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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