On the following pages you will be able to find out more about the ethos and environment of our school, the people who lead, teach, support and govern St Andrew's Church of England Primary and the many special things about our educational establishment which led Ofsted, in March 2004, to praise the ' innovative curriculum and very good enrichment opportunities which have impacted strongly on pupils' very good creative development ' and the ' Good talented teaching and strong commitment of all staff, including teaching assistants,which have raised standards and ensured the very good attitudes of pupils, very good relationships, behaviour, and provision for special educational needs'

Football

Football takes place in the Autumn and Spring terms and allows any child in Years 3 to 6 to enjoy playing and practising their skills. Our teams play regularly against other local schools.

Chess

Chess is played at lunchtimes throughout the year. All children from Yr 2 upwards are very welcome.

Art

A weekly after school club for the juniors gives small groups opportunities to further develop skills learnt in class.

Netball

Netball is played in the Autumn and Spring terms. We are lucky to have a floodlit court for practice and matches.

Choir and Band

Many of our excellent musicians represent the school in our band and choirs. We really enjoy the fruits of their work at end of term services and on many other occasions.

Dance

Modern and country dancing is done at school and many of our school performances and assemblies are graced by wonderful dancers.

Gardening

Our school environment is very important and the Gardening group help to keep it looking smart.

ICT

In computer club we have opportunities to use the camera, to produce displays and produce power point presentations.

Athletics

Cooking

Teaching year 6 to cook has its challenges but the end result is gorgeous. We have prepared and cooked pizzas, fairy cakes, jam and treacle tarts and fruit salad with "langues de chat" biscuits so far this term. A skill for life. 

Badminton

Running

In running club we learn how to sprint, make good starts and build stamina with longer distances.

Country Dancing

Years 1 and 2 enjoy country dancing club every Monday. They learn lots of local folk dances!

Cricket Club

Cricket Club runs after school throughout the Summer term.

Cross Country Club

Our cross country club entered its first event in March - the Sherborne Area Cross Country event at the Gryphon School. One of our Year 6 pupils came first in the boys race and the girls did brilliantly too!

Swimming Club

During the Summer Term the children can attend after school swimming sessions in our fantastic pool.

Ball Skills Club

The infant children can join Ball Skills Club which runs on Thursdays after school.

Clay Club

This class 6 club have made several exciting creations this term. We have made recently these magnificent ceramic ships using the slab method.

Art Club - Year 1 & 2

The chldren in this lunch time club have a chance to make lots of exciting creations.This term they have made these delightful ceramic candle holders.