The 5 features of the best primary schools

We all want our children to go the best primary schools and we all want them to have the best education. But what makes some schools better than others, and what are the common similarities between the best primary schools? We have come up with a list of the top 5 features of the best local primary schools to make your decision on where to send your child that much easier.

1. OFSTED report - The best primary schools have the best OFSTED ratings. Of course they do! This may seem obvious, but it’s a good place to start when measuring the varying quality of primary schools. OFSTED rate schools from 1 (Outstanding) to 4 (Needs Improvement), the best primary schools obviously sit at the top of this scale.
2. Teaching – the best primary schools have the best teachers. This is a bit self-fulfilling in reality, because the best primary school teachers are attracted to the best primary schools, which in turn makes the schools themselves better. You may know of local schools which have good or bad reputations, and these reputations tend to stick, mainly because of this very thing. Moreover, the teachers at the best primary schools are less inclined to leave their post as the chances of them finding a better job are slim. So, if you find a school near you with a lot of long standing teachers, chances are the school is a good one.
3. Facilities – the best primary schools have the best facilities. When we look at the facilities of local primary schools, there are a lot of different things which we can consider, and not all of it is important to everyone. Think about the sports facilities, the catering facilities, and the school buildings. Generally these are the three biggest considerations people think about when they search for a school. The best primary schools always have the best facilities to work with.
4. Location & Transport – location is a massive factor when you choose a primary schools, but the best primary schools usually have the best transport links. It isn’t much use choosing a school with no bus stop within 2 miles if you are going to need to use a bus to get there. Rural primary schools will not always have good transport links, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t good schools. The local roads and transport are not their fault. In urban areas, however, the best pupils and the best teachers will be attracted to the primary schools with the best transport links. So if you are looking for primary schools in urban areas, remember the best ones will have the best transport.
5. After school care – last on our list, the best primary schools will usually have the best after school clubs. If you need your child caring for after the 3 – 3.30 closing time of most primary schools then you will need to consider before and after school clubs. Generally, these are held at the primary schools, at a local nursery/play centre, or not at all. The best primary schools host their own breakfast and after school clubs giving you confidence that you child is going to be in the safest possible hands.

Every parent looking to send their child to school for the first time needs to consider the relative qualities of different schools and how they relate to their own circumstances and the needs of their child. All schools are different, but the best primary schools all have a few things in common. Be sure to consider these things when looking at primary schools so you make the best choice for your child.

Localprimaryschools.com is the largest database of the best primary schools in the UK. Each school has its own page where you can see OFSTED reports, contact information and general information on the school itself.

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