Steam Mills, Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 3JD
10 simple reasons to choose Steam Mills Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Cinderford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Steam Mills Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Cinderford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Gloucestershire LEA.
On average, 28.6 pupils per class and 22.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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