Potter Street Hill, 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.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School is linked to Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £5,063 (Rec) to £5,447 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose St John's School, Northwood
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Northwood and one of the 4 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 16.2 pupils per class and 10.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
20%-25% of pupils leave after Year 6 to local grammar and independent day schools. Of the majority who stay to Year 8, 50%-60% of pupils go on to Merchant Taylors School, most of those with an offer made at the end of Year 6. Others go on to one of 10 independents with Haberdasher Aske's and Berkhamsted School taking 10%-15% each. Between 25% and 50% win scholarships and awards. ISI Inspectors consider the academic achievement of pupils to be 'Exceptional'.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHCEE, French, Latin. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, RE, computing, DT and art from Year 3, 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. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. Three choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
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).