Local Schools

Where our children spend most of their week and how they are being educated is a decision which should take some serious consideration. We have put together this list of suggestions to make your life a little bit easier. Many local schools and nurseries offer free tours so please go and visit your choice options before making that final important decision.

Our Tetherdown Journey starts in our amazing Reception classrooms where children learn to make friends and start to understand the skills and knowledge required for successful learning. We encourage high expectations and provide an enabling learning environment developing creativity, curiosity and collaboration among our children and staff. Parents acknowledge the efforts staff and governors go to and really support our inspiring and innovative ways of working. We want everyone to be the best they can be, prepared for their next stage of learning.

Grand Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 3BP.

020 8883 3412 www.tetherdownschool.org/

We believe that Rhodes Avenue Primary is a very special school where our children are at the heart of all we do. We are a centre of high aspirations, which celebrates all levels and genres of achievement. We are a school which promotes optimism and develops selfbelief, ambition and challenge across the curriculum, within an inclusive environment. The school’s ethos and values support parents and families in raising children who will grow to become responsible adults, ready to meet the demands of a fast-moving world, whilst treasuring the awe, wonder and magic of childhood. We support our pupils to grow – but not too fast!

Rhodes Ave, London N22 7UT. 020 8888 2859 www.rhodesavenue.school/

Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London. Our school is set in 20 acres, allowing students the advantage of an unusually spacious site and supporting Fortismere’s sporting excellence. With a strong focus on progress, our vision champions high aspirations whilst ensuring that we all contribute to raising achievement of students, whatever their starting point. We believe that there should be no barriers that exclude any child from accessing the best opportunities. Our students will receive an education, based on high expectations that enhances their life chances and transforms lives.

North Wing, Creighton Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 1NS. 020 8365 4400 www.fortismere.haringey.sch.uk/

Alexandra Park School is a thriving and dynamic school which boasts excellent examination results and an outstanding curriculum experience in both the main school and the sixth form. The school is situated on a beautiful five-acre site adjacent to Oliver Tambo Park within sight of Alexandra Palace. The school was opened in 1999 with the aim of creating a great comprehensive school at the heart of the community. We have become that great local school offering top-class education alongside a wealth of opportunities.

Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ. 020 8826 4880 www.alexandrapark.school/

Welcome to Our Lady of Muswell

Primary School. We are so proud of all our achievements, whether that be our Outstanding Grading given by Oftsed, or the excellent results of our children. But we are far more than this. When you join OLM School, you join a vibrant and inclusive community with a strong moral purpose.

Page’s Ln, Muswell Hill, London N10 1PS. 020 8444 6894 www.ourladymuswell.haringey.sch.uk/

We will deliver an excellent education academically and for the whole person. We promote an inclusive, nurturing culture based on our Christian values, which fosters hope and aspiration, values everyone and supports their emotional wellbeing. We ensure that each child has a voice and is treated with dignity and respect. We deliver a safe environment for effective and fun learning and teaching. We use our unique location and environment imaginatively. We work together as a vibrant community with our children, parents, St James Church, and our neighbourhood.

Woodside Ave, London N10 3JA. 020 8883 6540 www.stjamesprimaryschool.co.uk/

Highgate Wood School is a very successful, mixed comprehensive school, catering for over 1400 students of all abilities and backgrounds aged from eleven to eighteen years old. All of our students are encouraged to aim for excellence and to fulfil their individual potential – academically, socially and personally. We want them to become successful, confident and caring adults who will be able to play an active part in society where adaptability, enterprise, perseverance and consideration for others are increasingly important. Our strong commitment to equality of opportunity and equality of esteem is intended to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, aptitude or background, can fulfil their potential.

Montenotte Rd, London N8 8RN. 020 8342 7970 www.hws.haringey.sch.uk/

Welcome to Coldfall Primary School. We are a large, vibrant three-form entry primary school located in Muswell Hill, North London. Coldfall Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its pupils. All pupils will choose their Coldfall Gimme 5 adults who they can talk to. We aim to give each child the best foundations for them to be happy, confident, and successful lifelong learners. Our stimulating curriculum reflects and embraces the diverse culture and backgrounds of our community. We are committed to ensuring that children master the fundamentals of reading, writing and mathematics as well as ensuring the broad and exciting curriculum enables each child the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents.

Coldfall Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 1HS. 020 8883 0608 www.coldfall.haringey.sch.uk/