Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JZ
10 simple reasons to choose Applecroft School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Welwyn Garden City.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Applecroft School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. SpLD Outreach Service based at the school.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Applecroft School
Independent Prep Schools
Sherrardswood Preparatory School (2.8 miles); St Albans High School for Girls, Wheathampstead House Prep (4.3 miles); Aldwickbury School (5.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Templewood Primary School (1.2 miles); Panshanger Primary School (2.3 miles); St John's Church of England Primary School, Digswell (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Sherrardswood School (2.8 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (6.8 miles); St Albans Independent College (7.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (3.3 miles); Sandringham School (5.8 miles); Beaumont School (5.8 miles).