Barratt introduces school-finder service in Hertfordshire

Some 32 per cent of prospective homebuyers say that proximity to a good school is an important factor when buying a new property, according to customer research from Barratt North London.

So now Hertfordshires leading housebuilder has teamed-up with the Good Schools Guide to give parents who are looking for a new home the opportunity to research the best schools in the catchment area at the same time.

Visitors to barratthomes.co.uk simply enter a location, postcode or the name of the development in which they are interested and then have the option of asking for more information on nearby schools.

The Good Schools Guide search engine then generates a list of the nearest schools. Parents can filter the search by age-range (nursery, primary and secondary) or type (mainstream and special needs).

By clicking on a school’s name, parents can instantly access details such as the number of pupils and the percentages passing exams in English, Maths and Science as well as Key Stage 2 statistics. For those who want to find out more in-depth information, the school’s website and contact details are also listed.

Written by parents for parents, the Good Schools Guide is widely recognised as one of the most authoritative and independent education resources available today.

“Schools are a major consideration when we buy land to build our developments,” said Chris Scarborough, Sales Director for North London.

“We understand that parents want the very best for their children and that often it’s the school that dictates where they live – not the other way round.”

“We are introducing this service now because parents who plan to move in time for the new school year often start house-hunting during the Spring selling season. We believe that our school-finder will give them a head start.”

Family homes currently available in Hertfordshire by Barratt North London include its brand new Templars Gate development in Baldock and Handley Place in St Albans, both located within close proximity to a number of good schools. Prices for a three bedroom house at these developments start from £365,000 at Templars Gate and the last remaining four bedroom property is priced at £375,000.

For further information on current availability for Barratt Homes near to good schools, visit barratthomes.co.uk.