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Thornford Church of England Primary School, Sherborne

Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6QY

10 simple reasons to choose Thornford Church of England Primary School

State primary school (academy converter) in Thornford, Sherborne.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
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 Thornford Church of England Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Sherborne and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 30.7 pupils per class and 26.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, but thematically, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School participates in the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag and Ambassador Status.
In the top 24% 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. 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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.

Find another school near Thornford Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Sherborne Preparatory School (3.5 miles); Leweston Prep (5.1 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas (2.2 miles); Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park (7.4 miles); All Saints Church School (8.7 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Sherborne School (3.8 miles); Sherborne School for Girls (3.8 miles); Leweston School (5.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Gryphon School (4.6 miles); Sexey's School (17.2 miles); Gillingham School (17.7 miles).

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