Barnstaple Hill, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0PJ
10 simple reasons to choose Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Barnstaple.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnstaple and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 24.9 pupils per class and 21.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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