Whitefriars Avenue, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5RQ
10 simple reasons to choose Whitefriars School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Wealdstone, Harrow.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of a senior school to age 16.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Whitefriars School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Harrow and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.9 pupils per class and 24.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation. Accredited "Thinking School". Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme. Eco Schools Green Flag accreditation.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive 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. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2018.
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Independent Prep Schools
Quainton Hall School (0.9 miles); Alpha Preparatory School, Harrow (0.9 miles); Reddiford School (1.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Pinner Park Primary School (0.8 miles); St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Harrow (1.6 miles); Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Stanmore (1.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Harrow School (2.8 miles); The John Lyon School (2.9 miles); Immanuel College (3.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Sacred Heart Language College (0.4 miles); Bentley Wood High School (1.9 miles); Nower Hill High School (2 miles).