Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 6BW
10 simple reasons to choose St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Watford
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Watford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Watford
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Watford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 31.3 pupils per class and 26.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 7 or 8 secondary schools at the end of Year 6; 50% to St Joan of Arc Catholic School, 25% to the Watford Grammar Schools.
The school's curriculum is subject based and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHEE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2006.
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State Primary Schools
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State Senior Schools
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