Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 2PN
10 simple reasons to choose St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Penketh
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Penketh, Warrington.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Penketh
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Warrington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 22.8 pupils per class and 15.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
School makes use of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum, including a residential trip for senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is 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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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