Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 3AD
10 simple reasons to choose Roundwood Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
Junior division of a senior school to age 18.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Roundwood Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Harpenden and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 24.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are 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 and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2006.
Find another school near Roundwood Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (0.8 miles); St Hilda's School, Harpenden (1.1 miles); Aldwickbury School (2.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wood End School (0.3 miles); Manland Primary School (1.3 miles); St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (0.8 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (5.7 miles); St Albans School (6.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Roundwood Park School (0.4 miles); St George's School (1.2 miles); Sir John Lawes School (1.7 miles).