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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery, Watford WD25

The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 7NX

Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery, Watford WD25

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 intake.
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. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different 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 also some visual 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

High Elms Manor School (0.4 miles); Stanborough Primary School (0.7 miles); Edge Grove School (2.7 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).

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