Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1LD
10 simple reasons to choose The Fitzherbert Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
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 The Fitzherbert Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Ashbourne and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 18 pupils per class and 18 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Abbotsholme Prep School (10.9 miles); S. Anselm's Preparatory School (14 miles); Emmanuel School, Derby (15.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Clifton Church of England Primary School, Ashbourne (3.9 miles); Kniveton Church of England Primary School (5.6 miles); Brassington Primary School (5.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Denstone College (9.7 miles); Abbotsholme School (10 miles); S. Anselm's College (14 miles).
State Senior Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2.9 miles); Anthony Gell School (10.9 miles); The Ecclesbourne School (14.6 miles).