Private school education in Watford

“Luke teaches my son piano and we’ve found him to be excellent. He is patient and kind, reliable and consistent and most of all he is clearly a very talented musician, a great role model for young learners.”

“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.”

“Music school that offers and teaches lots of different instruments and also theory lessons. Teachers are dedicated and passionate about their jobs and students. Also train towards the 11+ music exams.”

“Good quality music school with friendly staff and teachers.”

“It's a wonderful school for children who need God's guidance.”

“I didnt know the teachers had such interesting names. Like Karen Dog.”

“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”

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

“Fab school! Superb teachers and support staff, polite and courteous students and a great headteacher with a passionate vision for the school”

““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”

“Fantastic service. Very helpful and friendly. Felt very at ease and will certainly be returning. Can not recommend enough.”

“I am very glad to invited to teach my Salsa routines to La rumba Latina, nice people great atmosphere!”

“Excellent school focused on values, discipline and overall wellbeing of children. Very happy with everything the school has to offer!”

“the school is awesome and very polite and helps everyone when they need it, they are trying to make Westfield a better place in which they are succeeding”

“2020 was such a mess but I am so happy with the way the grove Academy handled the situation. Thank you so all teachers and staff members at the school”