Diverse community schools in Watford

“Our daughter (now in year 8) has been at Edge Grove since year 6 having spent all her previous schooling in the French system. We joined the school at a time when the new headmaster, Me Evans, was still putting in place his vision, but we felt that he knew exactly what he was wanting to do, and we completely bought into that vision. We have not been disappointed. The pastoral care has been first rate, particularly helping our daughter in the transition to a British Independent school. From what we have seen, any pastoral issues are dealt with speedily and sensitively. Great emphasis is put on politeness and creating the right environment for learning, whilst enjoying everything that the school has to offer. The education curriculum is innovative, supportive and stretching, and the school is doing a fantastic job of supporting all year 8 pupils in preparation for CE, truly differentiating based on the schools they are applying to and the exams they will be taking. Extra-curriculum activities are great too - the Director of Music is fantastic and the improvement in the quality of all school music activities has been marked, while the head of girls' games is really raising the bar too. Staff go beyond what one might expect and respond rapidly and helpfully to any questions or concerns. The parent community is friendly and welcoming. The school certainly deserves its recent rating of Excellent in all regards from the Independent Schools Inspection. I highly recommend the school to any prospective parent.”

“my sister is a past student of this school and she loved it!”

“Have been learning here with Sifu Chris since July. Wing Tjun is helping me to become a healthier person along with much improving my self defence :) Would very much recommend!”

“Amazing staff members, supportive and truly caring for the kids and parents :)”

“Staff are very friendly and supportive, the environment is very welcoming.”

“best school ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1”

“My daughter joined the junior school in year 3 and I really wasn't sure if i had made the right decision when she was in year 4. But now under the formidable leadership and vision of Ms Lara Péchard and Mrs Gray. I feel more reassured and my daughter is very happy. Ms Lara Péchard has made significant changes across the senior and junior school, this has had a very positive impact on teachers, parents but most importantly the pupils. With the right leadership, you can't go wrong. SMB has so much to offer, and we have seen so may new students, with an increasingly waiting list. The only way is up so 5/5”

“It's a great new school, top teaching quality and highly recommanded. My daughter has been enjoying learning in the school.”

“Very nice school. Staff is the best. My daughter is very happy.”

“Great school with amazing and friendly. Really excellent and highly recommendable.”

“One of the best school in Hendon. Offstead report outstanding”

“Small and cute. Friendly staffs. Enjoyed my first visit.”

““Inspiring our children and community to be the very best that they can be!” As a Trustee I feel really privileged and proud to be involved in this journey. “Inclusive” is not only our name but core to everything we do to help our community fulfil the hopes and dreams of our children. Every day our 3 Watford primary schools – Beechfield, Cherry Tree and Laurance Haines work closely together to create great opportunities which inspire our pupils to learn and develop skills to adapt and succeed in our ever changing world. Each school is very much a part of the local community with its own distinct characteristics and curriculum –we don’t believe that one size fits all but a nurturing philosophy underlines everything we do. As part of a group of schools we provide opportunities for our children to participate and share in exciting projects across the schools – whether sporting, outdoors or creative - for example our art display in Watford Museum or the more recent song written and performed to celebrate and thank Covid-19 key workers. Supporting our people to succeed is a core belief and strength – we are lucky to include former pupils among our teaching staff! Working together enables the sharing and development of best practice whilst addressing workload too. Good career progression is available across the Trust schools. “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together – African Proverb”

“Extremely professional and friendly. Very happy with staff”

“My daughters have danced here for many years and they have loved it. Excellent Teachers and fantastic choreography. If your children love to dance to current music they will love it.”

“My daughter attended Moonglow for many happy fun filled wonderful years in which she grow in confidence, made many friends and became an talented dancer. Eventually attending university and achieved a degree dance. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and staff who became more like a family. Excellent dance school who promote exceptional safe practice for their pupils”