Barnstaple Hill, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0PJ
10 reasons to choose Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
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Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best state primary schools in Barnstaple and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
School fundamentals
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection.
Average class size
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple has four mixed-age classes and an average class size of 26 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple achieves varied attainment scores, from the top 10% nationally to below the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.
The Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 3.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in some sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
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