Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Haverfordwest

How do I find out what schools are available around Haverfordwest? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk. You simply enter your location, perhaps Haverfordwest, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Haverfordwest? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for SA61
Click also to find: Childcare Services, Nursery Schools, After School Care

PreSchools and Playgroups for Haverfordwest

Tots Pre-School Nursery

Bilton Cottage, N Gate, Haverfordwest SA61 2HN, UK – 01437 768884

I give tot a 5* as my twin girls go here from when they were very small and they have done such a brilliant job with them. The girls love going there, the staff are fantastic could not ask for a better bunch of people to take care of my children. 😊

Stepping Stones

18A Bush Row, Haverfordwest SA61 1RJ, UK – 01437 760301

Amazing Nursery, would recommend to anyone and everyone! The staff are so genuinely caring and it's like a second home! ❤️

Fenton C P

Portfield Road, Haverfordwest SA61 1BZ, UK – 01437 765378

I went to Fenton. It's really the best school in Haverfordwest! Mr Harries is the current headteacher and he's a brilliant one. Kind, caring, and funny. I learnt so much there.They even have summer and winter fairs, and they're great! SEND YOUR KIDS TO FENTON!

Amazing school

After School Care

Pembrokeshire County Council

County Hall, Haverfordwest SA61 1TP, UK – 01437 764551

As a Supporting Member of the Pembrokshire County Concil I think they do A very good Job Helping the community and the county to get it to its best ability !!

Having moved around the UK many times living in many council areas PCC is pretty good compared to others.....

ABC Pre-School Nursery

9 Castle High, Haverfordwest SA61 2SP, UK – 07989 422277

Portfield Social Activity Centre

Portfield, Haverfordwest SA61 1BS, UK – 01437 762762

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Haverfordwest. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Haverfordwest Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Haverfordwest

Independent Schools for Haverfordwest - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Haverfordwest Secondary Schools -

Sir Thomas Picton School

Queensway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2NX, Haverfordwest SA61 2NX, UK – 01437 765394

the kids in my class are actual idiots. they couldn't care less about education or a job. although teachers are nice.

Good school, good facilities, and good teachers! doesn't deserve to be in special measures!!!!

Portfield Special School

Portfield, Haverfordwest SA61 1BS, UK – 01437 762701

Great school catering for children with additional needs.

Tasker Milward VC School

Portfield Ave, Haverfordwest SA61 1EQ, UK – 01437 764147

This was my childhood. I have no bad memories, aside from some of the teachers and the PE coach Mr Jones. Such a prick.

Nice

Independent Schools

Pembrokeshire College

Haverfordwest SA61 1SZ, UK – 01437 753000

brilliant place for learning and development, fantastic tutors and tidy facilities

Very good.

Haverfordwest V C School

Barn St, Haverfordwest SA61 1TG, UK – 01437 765480

Sir Thomas Picton School

Queensway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2NX, Haverfordwest SA61 2NX, UK – 01437 765394

the kids in my class are actual idiots. they couldn't care less about education or a job. although teachers are nice.

Good school, good facilities, and good teachers! doesn't deserve to be in special measures!!!!

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for SA61 2GA . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Merlin's Hill, Haverfordwest SA61 1PH, UK – 01437 762324

Mary immaculate catholic primary school I go to and Mrs L.hart the best Teacher ever\!!

Mount Airey Infants School

Augustine Way, Haverfordwest SA61 1PA, UK – 01437 765376

Both my children attended the school and experienced an excellent start to their education, thank you all.

Lovely friendly school.

Ysgol Glan Cleddau

Off Portfield, Haverfordwest SA61 1BS, UK – 01437 769859

IAWN.

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Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in SA61 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
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Dyslexia support centres
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Special schools for Haverfordwest for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Portfield Special School

Portfield, Haverfordwest SA61 1BS, UK – 01437 762701

Great school catering for children with additional needs.

Sir Thomas Picton School

Queensway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2NX, Haverfordwest SA61 2NX, UK – 01437 765394

the kids in my class are actual idiots. they couldn't care less about education or a job. although teachers are nice.

Good school, good facilities, and good teachers! doesn't deserve to be in special measures!!!!

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Haverfordwest or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for SA61 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Haverfordwest which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

Haverfordwest Community Learning Centre

Off Dew Street, Haverfordwest SA61 1ST, UK – 01437 770150

Pearson Professional Centres - UK Haverfordwest

34 High St, Haverfordwest SA61 2DA, UK – 0161 855 7499

Ysgol Glan Cleddau

Off Portfield, Haverfordwest SA61 1BS, UK – 01437 769859

IAWN.

Language Schools

Sir Thomas Picton School

Queensway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2NX, Haverfordwest SA61 2NX, UK – 01437 765394

the kids in my class are actual idiots. they couldn't care less about education or a job. although teachers are nice.

Good school, good facilities, and good teachers! doesn't deserve to be in special measures!!!!

Pembrokeshire College

Haverfordwest SA61 1SZ, UK – 01437 753000

brilliant place for learning and development, fantastic tutors and tidy facilities

Very good.

Language Schools for Haverfordwest

Language schools for SA61. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Haverfordwest

Private Tuition for SA61
Click also to find: Language Schools, Translators & Interpreters

Private Tutors

Tuition Matters

44 Trafalgar Rd, Haverfordwest SA61 2TP, UK – 07738 002129

Pembrokeshire College

Haverfordwest SA61 1SZ, UK – 01437 753000

brilliant place for learning and development, fantastic tutors and tidy facilities

Very good.