Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex SS7 3HT
10 simple reasons to choose The Robert Drake Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in New Thundersley, Benfleet.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 Robert Drake Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Benfleet and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.4 pupils per class and 27.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 18% 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. Competitive 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 and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near The Robert Drake Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Michael's CofE Preparatory School (4.4 miles); Saint Pierre School (5.5 miles); Thorpe Hall Lower School (9.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Kingston Primary School (0.3 miles); Kents Hill Junior School (0.8 miles); Jotmans Hall Primary School (1 mile).
Independent Senior Schools
Thorpe Hall School (9.3 miles); St John's School, Billericay (10.4 miles); Brentwood School (13.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Appleton School (1.1 miles); The King John School (1.9 miles); The FitzWimarc School (3.3 miles).