Great Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
10 simple reasons to choose The Rissington School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Cheltenham.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Rissington School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Cheltenham and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 22.9 pupils per class and 19.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
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 Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near The Rissington School
Independent Prep Schools
Hatherop Castle School (10.4 miles); Kitebrook Preparatory School (12.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School (5.9 miles); Kingham Primary School (11.1 miles); Temple Guiting Church of England School (13 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Kingham Hill School (9.7 miles); The King's School, Witney (14.1 miles); Rendcomb College (14.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Cotswold Academy (3.6 miles); Burford School (6.4 miles); Farmor's School (12.3 miles).