Straight Road, Romford, Essex RM3 7JS
10 reasons to choose St Ursula's Catholic Primary School, Romford
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St Ursula’s Catholic Primary School, Romford has a Schoolsmith Score® of 68. It is one of the best state primary schools in Romford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
School fundamentals
St Ursula’s Catholic Primary School, Romford is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is a Roman Catholic voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection.
Average class size
St Ursula’s Catholic Primary School, Romford has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Ursula’s Catholic Primary School, Romford ranks in the top 36% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 31% of schools.
The St Ursula's Catholic Primary School, Romford curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality and also includes PSHE, Spanish. It is subject based, organised by topics, and with some cross-curricular projects. Primary Science Quality Mark Outreach award. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in science.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at St Ursula's Catholic Primary School, Romford
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St Ursula's Catholic Primary School, Romford
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.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.50am to 3.15pm. Out of school hours care from 7.30am (school staff) to 6.00pm (external contractor).
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