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Upton St James Church of England Primary School, Torquay

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 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 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, 28.7 pupils per class and 21.5 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. 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.

Find another school near Upton St James Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Abbey School (0.8 miles); Trinity School, Prep School (5.9 miles); Park School, Totnes (7 miles).

State Primary Schools

Ilsham Church of England Academy (1.4 miles); Abbotskerswell Primary School (4.2 miles); Shaldon Primary School (4.7 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

EF Academy (0.7 miles); Trinity School, Teignmouth (5.9 miles); Stover School (9.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Spires College (0.6 miles); Torquay Girls Grammar School (1.1 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (1.3 miles).

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