Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6HD
10 simple reasons to choose Symondsbury Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Bridport.
For pupils aged 4 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 Symondsbury Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Bridport and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.6 pupils per class and 23.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to The Sir John Colfox School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, but thematically, with cross-curricular linking. School participates in Eco Schools and has a Green Flag accreditation. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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