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The River School, Primary, Worcester WR3

Oakfield House, Droitwich Road, Worcester WR3 7ST

10 simple reasons to choose The River School, Primary

Independent prep school and nursery in Worcester.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Junior division of The River School, an all-through school to age 16.
The River School, Primary fees range from £1,192 (Rec) to £2,380 per term (2022/23).

10 better reasons to choose The River School, Primary

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best independent prep schools in Worcester and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 14.3 pupils per class and 12.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most Primary pupils stay on at The River School Worcester at the end of Year 6.
School follows a Christ-centred, topic-based, curriculum based on the National Curriculum, with more prayer, worship and religious reflection than at non-faith schools. There is an emphasis on Christian social morality with topics reflecting a God and Bible-centred worldview. There are also some extra-curricular academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, and languages throughout.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and some visiting speakers. All year groups have outdoor learning and/or Forest School sessions.
School offers PE and a small range of sports. The emphasis is on fitness, exercise and health.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils, and as part of the termly topics. Drama is also part of the 'creative' curriculum. There is a choir and some extra-curricular arts clubs. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 5.30pm.

Find another school near The River School, Primary

Independent Prep Schools

RGS The Grange (1 mile); King's Hawford (1.6 miles); RGS Springfield (2.3 miles).

State Primary Schools

St George's Catholic Primary School (1.8 miles); Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Worcester (3.4 miles); Madresfield Church of England Primary School (9.1 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The River School (0 miles); RGS Worcester (2 miles); The King's School, Worcester (3.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (3.6 miles); Pershore High School (9.8 miles); The Chantry School (9.9 miles).

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