St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4AZ
10 simple reasons to choose Upton St James Church of England Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Upton, Torquay.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Upton St James Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Torquay and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 22.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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State Senior Schools
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