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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden CB11

South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3DW

10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

State primary school (academy converter) in Saffron Walden.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Saffron Walden and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. Forest School for Early Years and Infants.
In the top 26% 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. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.

Find another school near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Independent Prep Schools

Dame Bradbury's School (0.9 miles); Bishop's Stortford College Prep & Pre-Prep School (12.7 miles); Howe Green House (13.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Ashdon Primary School (4.4 miles); Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy (4.4 miles); Radwinter Church of England Primary School (5.2 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Cambridge International School (8.2 miles); Bishop's Stortford College (12.7 miles); The Perse School, Upper School (13.4 miles).

State Senior Schools

Saffron Walden County High School (0.8 miles); Linton Village College (6.4 miles); Sawston Village College (8.8 miles).

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