Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2TP
10 simple reasons to choose St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Harpenden and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 1% 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, and are coordinated within cross-curricular topics.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHCE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden
Independent Prep Schools
St Hilda's School, Harpenden (0.3 miles); The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (1.3 miles); Aldwickbury School (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Manland Primary School (1.1 miles); St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Harpenden (1.2 miles); Crabtree Junior School (1.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (1.3 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (4.8 miles); St Albans School (5.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
St George's School (0.7 miles); Roundwood Park School (1.2 miles); Sir John Lawes School (1.4 miles).