Raven Avenue, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 4EZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Helmshore, Rossendale.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
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 Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Rossendale and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 25.3 pupils per class and 21.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 20% 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Heathland Junior School (5.3 miles); Bury Grammar Boys Junior School (7.6 miles); Bury Grammar Girls Junior School & Infants (7.6 miles).
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State Senior Schools
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