Queen's Drive, Finsbury Park, London N4 2HQ
10 simple reasons to choose Parkwood Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Finsbury Park.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Parkwood Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Finsbury Park and one of the 10 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 25.3 pupils per class and 20.3 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.
School teaches subjects (other than maths, English and languages) to all year groups by means of an integrated (thematic) curriculum to all year groups. The school has been accredited as a Spanish International School by the Spanish Embassy in recognition of the international content of the curriculum. EYFS pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative 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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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State Primary Schools
Grazebrook Primary School (0.7 miles); Betty Layward Primary School (0.8 miles); Grafton Primary School (1 mile).
State Senior Schools
Highbury Fields School (1.1 miles); City and Islington College (1.2 miles); Highbury Grove School (1.3 miles).