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Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple

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 intake.
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, 26.9 pupils per class and 23.5 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 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.

Find another school near Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple

Independent Prep Schools

West Buckland Prep School (4.1 miles); Kingsley School, Prep, Bideford (12.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Newport Community School Primary Academy (3.7 miles); Bishops Tawton Primary School (3.9 miles); East-the-Water Community Primary School (9.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

West Buckland School (4.1 miles); Kingsley School, Bideford (12.5 miles); Shebbear College (20.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Petroc (5.4 miles).

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