310 Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, Nottingham NG3 7DN
10 simple reasons to choose Iona Steiner-Waldorf School
Independent prep school and nursery in Sneinton, Nottingham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Iona Steiner-Waldorf School fees are £2,400 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Iona Steiner-Waldorf School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best independent prep schools in Nottingham and one of the 4 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 18.3 pupils per class and 13.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for Iona Steiner-Waldorf School leavers are local state and independent schools.
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.
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.
The school has a no devices policy for pupils up to Year 6, and there is no formal testing through Primary years.
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'.
Art, music, and Eurythmy are taught as discrete and cross-curricular subjects to all pupils.
Wraparound care from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near Iona Steiner-Waldorf School
Independent Prep Schools
Hollygirt Junior School (2 miles); St Joseph's School, Nottingham (2 miles); Nottingham Girls' High Infant & Junior School (2.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Our Lady & St Edward Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles); Claremont Primary and Nursery School (2.1 miles); Edna G Olds Academy (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Hollygirt School (2 miles); Nottingham Girls' High School GDST (2.2 miles); Nottingham High School (2.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Becket School (3.2 miles); The West Bridgford School (3.4 miles); Rushcliffe School (3.5 miles).