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Popular areas with good schools for families

Posted September 3rd 2024
Areas with good schools for families

Each of the areas we represent offer a high amount of well-reputed schools, making them extremely popular for families seeking quality education and a great lifestyle.

 

Biggleswade

Located on the River Ivel in Bedfordshire, Biggleswade is an attractive town with good commuter links famous for its Shuttleworth Collection, a museum of vintage aeroplanes. It also popular with families for its range of great state schools, such as Biggleswade Academy, Dunton CofE VC Lower School and Lawnside Academy.

Huntingdon

Huntingdon is a lively town with commuter links to London and Cambridge, a large array of shops, weekly markets and lovely green spaces like Hinchingbrooke Country Park. It offers several well regarded schools, such as Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School, Brampton Village Primary School and Cromwell Academy. It also has a highly rated community special school, Spring Common Academy.

Ramsey

Located close to Huntingdon, Ramsey is a small historic market town with a lovely community feel and green spaces, making it perfect for families. It offers a few schools which all hold a good reputation: Abbey College secondary, Ramsey Spinning Infant School and Ramsey Junior School.

Royston

Royston is a picturesque town located on the border of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, with speedy commuter links to both London and Cambridge. It has a wholesome feel for families, with its historic high street, green spaces and annual kite festival. The town has two particularly sought after schools, Icknield Walk First School and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School, along with several other popular schools like King James Academy Royston.

St Ives

This medieval market town nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside offers a great balance for families of wholesome lifestyle and modern amenities. The River Great Ouse runs through the town, and you can cross the 15th century stone bridge to access its array of shops and eateries. Schools-wise, it offers highly recommended Holywell CofE Primary School, Eastfield Infant and Nursery School and St Ivo Academy.

St Neots

A picturesque market town in the Cambridgeshire countryside, St Neots is a coveted location for families due to its green spaces, independent shops and great commuter links. The town has a multitude of top-notch schools, with 3 particularly worth noting for their reputation: Buckden CofE Primary School, Middlefield Primary Academy and Samuel Pepys School.

 

If you are looking to find your next home in one of the areas above, get started today with a free valuation by our expert team, so we can help you find the perfect match.