Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 6XT
10 simple reasons to choose Thornham St James Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Royton, Oldham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Thornham St James Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Oldham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School makes use of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum, including a residential trip for senior pupils.
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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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