Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 0BX
10 simple reasons to choose St John's Church of England Primary School, Digswell
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Digswell, Welwyn.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Digswell
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Welwyn and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 28.5 pupils per class and 16 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, organised by topics. There are theme days and weeks and a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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State Senior Schools
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