Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6RQ
10 simple reasons to choose The Croft Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Painswick, Stroud.
For pupils aged 5 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 The Croft Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Stroud and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24.4 pupils per class and 20.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and thematically, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
Out of school hours care to 5.30pm provided by external contractors.
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 2013.
Find another school near The Croft Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Wycliffe Preparatory School (5.9 miles); The King's School, Gloucester, Junior School (6.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Rodborough Community Primary School (4.1 miles); Randwick Church of England Primary School (4.2 miles); Miserden Church of England Primary School (5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wycliffe College (6.4 miles); The King's School, Gloucester (6.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Stroud High School (4.4 miles); Marling School (4.4 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (5 miles).