Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool L31 0BP
10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
State primary school (academy converter) in Lydiate, Liverpool.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the 7 best state primary schools in Sefton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Its is a knowledge rich curriculum "Core Knowledge Curriculum". For maths the school uses the Singapore Maths Mastery technique. There is a comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 13% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
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 2013.
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