Wilby, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5LR
10 simple reasons to choose Wilby Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) and nursery in Eye.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
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 Wilby Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Eye and one of the 2 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 23.6 pupils per class and 19.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Stradbroke High School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 9% 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 between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
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. Artsmark Gold accreditation. Sing Up! Gold Award.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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Framlingham College Prep School (10.5 miles); Woodbridge School Prep & Pre-Prep (17.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Scole Church of England Primary School (9.4 miles); Easton Primary School (10.3 miles); Mellis Church of England Primary School (11 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Framlingham College (6.1 miles); Woodbridge School (17.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Stradbroke High School (1.9 miles); Thomas Mills High School (6.2 miles); Hartismere School (8.9 miles).