Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 2NN
10 simple reasons to choose Ringwood Waldorf School, Lower and Middle School
Independent prep school and nursery in Ashley, Ringwood.
For pupils aged 3 to 14 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.
Junior division of Ringwood Waldorf School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £1,686 (Rec) to £2,920 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Ringwood Waldorf School, Lower and Middle School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best independent prep schools in Ringwood and one of the 3 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 17.9 pupils per class and 14.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most Middle School pupils move up to Ringwood Waldorf Upper School at age 14.
School follows the Steiner curriculum which emphasises creativity with a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual topics.
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.
School uses an integrated/creative curriculum for all year groups. Curriculum also includes PSHE, French, German. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers a small range of sports.
Art, music and Eurythmy are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils.
As the junior school to Ringwood Waldorf School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Ringwood Waldorf School, Lower and Middle School
Independent Prep Schools
Moyles Court Junior School (3.2 miles); Forres Sandle Manor School (7.8 miles); The Park School, Bournemouth (8.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hyde Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles); St Katharine's Church of England Primary School, Southbourne (10 miles); Downton Church of England Primary School (11.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ringwood Waldorf School, Upper School (0 miles); Moyles Court School (3.2 miles); Canford School (10.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Burgate School and Sixth Form (7.4 miles); Bournemouth School for Girls (8.6 miles); Twynham School (8.8 miles).