Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 5SD
10 simple reasons to choose High Beeches Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 High Beeches Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Harpenden and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 27 pupils per class and 23.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% 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.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
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 and an orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
Find another school near High Beeches Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Aldwickbury School (1.3 miles); St Hilda's School, Harpenden (1.6 miles); The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (2.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Crabtree Junior School (0.2 miles); St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Harpenden (0.7 miles); Manland Primary School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (2.1 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (4.8 miles); St Albans School (5.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir John Lawes School (1 mile); St George's School (1.2 miles); Roundwood Park School (2.2 miles).