The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 7NX
10 simple reasons to choose Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Watford.
For pupils aged 3 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 Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Watford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Hertfordshire LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly themes. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Agora Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 9 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
Find another school near Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Independent Prep Schools
Stanborough Primary School (0.7 miles); Edge Grove School (2.7 miles); Abbot's Hill Prep School (2.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
The Orchard Primary School (1.3 miles); St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury (1.7 miles); Nascot Wood Junior School (1.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Stanborough Secondary School (1.2 miles); Purcell School (4.3 miles); St Columba's College, St Alban's (4.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.3 miles); Parmiter's School (1.7 miles); Watford Grammar School for Boys (4.3 miles).