Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 4DU
10 simple reasons to choose The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department
Independent prep school and nursery in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of The King's School, an all-through school to age 16.
Fees range from £2,000 (Rec) to £2,600 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best independent prep schools in Harpenden and one of the 4 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 15.3 pupils per class and 11.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Junior School pupils move up to The King's School.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
School follows a Christian faith curriculum based on the National Curriculum. More prayer, worship and religious reflection than at non-faith schools. The curriculum is thematic, with topics reflecting a God and Bible-centred worldview.
School offers over 5 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles.
Every pupil gets the chance to represent the school every term. An all inclusive policy.
Find another school near The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department
Independent Prep Schools
St Hilda's School, Harpenden (1 mile); Aldwickbury School (2.7 miles); St Albans High School for Girls, Wheathampstead House Prep (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Roundwood Primary School (0.8 miles); Manland Primary School (1 mile); Wood End School (1 mile).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (0 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (5.6 miles); St Albans School (6.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
St George's School (0.9 miles); Roundwood Park School (1 mile); Sir John Lawes School (1.4 miles).