310 Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, Nottingham NG3 7DN
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Iona Steiner-Waldorf School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Nottingham and one of the 4 best primary schools for 2 miles.
School fundamentals
Iona Steiner-Waldorf School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school, and is a member of the Steiner-Waldorf Education group. Iona Steiner-Waldorf School fees are £2,851 +VAT per term (2023/24).
Average class size
Iona Steiner-Waldorf School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 18.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Iona Steiner-Waldorf School leavers are local state and independent schools.
The Iona Steiner-Waldorf School curriculum
School follows the Steiner curriculum which emphasises creativity with a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual topics. The first lesson of the day is the two hour thematic ‘Main Lesson’. After which there are five discrete subject lessons. Curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. Pupils spend 3 days, twice a year, working The Land, or another outdoor education experience.
Specialist teaching
Steiner practice is that the same class teacher stays with the same pupils year on year for Main Lesson at least. Specialist staff teach the other subjects such as languages, sport, eurythmy, craft, handwork etc.
Sport at Iona Steiner-Waldorf School
School offers a small range of sports. Though there are regular PE lessons, the emphasis is on fitness and wellbeing, not competition. Outdoor learning for all classes on ‘The Land’.
The Arts at Iona Steiner-Waldorf School
Art, music, and Eurythmy are taught as discrete and cross-curricular subjects to all pupils.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
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