Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 4YS
10 simple reasons to choose Nascot Wood Junior School
State junior school (community school) in Watford.
For pupils aged 7 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 Nascot Wood Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Watford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by themes. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in maths.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
Find another school near Nascot Wood Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Longwood School (2.4 miles); Stanborough Primary School (2.5 miles); York House School (2.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cassiobury Junior School (0.6 miles); The Orchard Primary School (1.1 miles); Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (1.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Purcell School (2.4 miles); Stanborough Secondary School (2.5 miles); Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood (3.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Watford Grammar School for Boys (1.6 miles); Watford Grammar School for Girls (1.7 miles); Queens' School (2.6 miles).