Wroxham Gardens, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3DJ
10 simple reasons to choose The Wroxham School
State primary school (academy converter) in Potters Bar.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 The Wroxham School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Potters Bar and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Forest School for all years.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Ivy Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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 and two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near The Wroxham School
Independent Prep Schools
Lochinver House School (2 miles); Stormont School (2.3 miles); Manor Lodge School (2.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.7 miles); Brookmans Park Primary School (2.9 miles); Hadley Wood Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St John's Senior School, Enfield (3.5 miles); Mount House School (St Martha's School) (3.8 miles); Queenswood School, Hatfield (3.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Dame Alice Owen's School (0.9 miles); Chancellor's School (3.9 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (4.1 miles).