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St John’s School, Northwood HA6

Potter Street Hill, Wieland Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire HA6 3QY

10 simple reasons to choose St John's School, Northwood

Independent prep school and nursery in Northwood.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £4,963 (Rec) to £5,340 per term (2020/21).

10 better reasons to choose St John's School, Northwood

Schoolsmith Score®; 84.
One of the best independent prep schools in Northwood and one of the 4 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 15.4 pupils per class and 10.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6 some St John's School pupils leave for Northwood and local grammar schools. 40-50% of pupils go on to Merchant Taylors at 13, 25% go on to Haberdasher Aske's. ISI Inspectors consider the academic achievement of pupils to be "exceptional".
School curriculum also includes PSHE, study skills, French, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with educational trips and visitors. Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rugby 7s.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 15% of prep schools.

Find another school near St John's School, Northwood

Independent Prep Schools

St Helen's School, Preparatory School (1.6 miles); St Martin's School, Northwood (2 miles); Northwood College for Girls Junior School (2.4 miles).

State Primary Schools

West Lodge Primary School (1.8 miles); Grimsdyke School (2.1 miles); Greenfields Primary School (2.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

St Helen's School (1.6 miles); Northwood College (2.4 miles); Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood (2.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Haydon School (1.5 miles); Nower Hill High School (2.7 miles); Bishop Ramsey Church of England School (2.8 miles).

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