Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1UQ
10 simple reasons to choose West Hill Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in West Hill, Ottery St Mary.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 West Hill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Ottery St Mary and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Devon LEA.
On average, 31.8 pupils per class and 27.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. Forest School for Early Years and Infants.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different 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 and orchestra. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.
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State Senior Schools
The King's School (1.9 miles); St Peter's Church of England Aided School (8.1 miles); Colyton Grammar School (16.2 miles).