Wigley Bush Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5QN
10 reasons to choose St Peter's Church of England Primary School, South Weald
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St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, South Weald has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Brentwood and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, South Weald is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. It is one of the 20 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Essex LEA.
Average class size
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, South Weald has two classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, South Weald ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 21% of schools.
The St Peter's Church of England Primary School, South Weald curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, Spanish. Apart from maths, English, RE and PE, subjects are taught in half-termly cross-curricular topics. Primary Science Quality Mark GILT Award. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6. Eco Schools Green Flag accreditation.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at St Peter's Church of England Primary School, South Weald
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold Award.
The Arts at St Peter's Church of England Primary School, South Weald
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.45am to 3.15pm. Breakfast club from 7.30am and after school clubs may extend the day to 4.15pm.
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