Pembroke House

Since 2019, Deborah Boyd Moss MA (Uni of Cambridge) PGCE. Her second bite at the Pembroke House cherry, having been head here for seven years from 2009. This followed 11 years already spent at the school, as head of geography in the junior school

Non-selective entry at any time of year though school likes to see two recent reports from previous school and the head may contact that school for further information if deemed necessary. All races and cultures welcomed. Most children arrive aged

The head assists parents on the choice of next school to which a high percentage of pupils (a third, says school) gain scholarships. A superb raft of scholarships achieved in 2023 including: Sherborne Girls (academic), Gordonstoun (all-rounder), B

The school follows the national curriculum of England, leading to Common Entrance exams taken when pupils are 13. Internal exams take place at the end of the Lent and Michaelmas terms with the yearly scores for comparison made available. All the t

Strong department in which a variety of needs are catered for. Four full time staff based in the 'Coach House', including a very experienced head of learning support. Parents seem very happy with the department.

Most children are English speaking although the occasional ESL child has been quickly and happily integrated, along with willing assistance from staff and pupils.

Two-thirds of children play musical instruments and take ABRSM Examinations and ATB grades. In recent years several children have won musical scholarships to UK schools. A spacious music school with practice rooms provides the venue for an annual

All children play sport every day, and Pembroke pupils are renowned for being a formidable force on the sporting fields in spite of being a small school.

Parents are notably supportive, often driving huge distances to matches. Their vocal s

All children board here (apart from the pre-school children, who are mostly children of local parents or staff), although the youngest ones have the option of going out on Friday and Saturday nights most weekends, while older pupils can go out for

Religious education is an integral part of the curriculum and the school ethos is based on Christian teachings. Monday and Friday assemblies and the annual Christingle service, take place in the atmospheric Christina Chapel.

It is a friendl

Pupils tend to come from some interesting places in remoter parts of East Africa and thus there’s an adventurous spirit here you don’t find in Nairobi schools. Pembroke pupils enjoy getting muddy, going fishing, conquering hills and building their

Owned and managed by the Kenya Educational Trust, with a board of directors, consisting of a mix of old boys, current and ex parents and professionals, who oversee with a firm hand. Financial aid and scholarships are available. For stability, the

The school excels in producing children of character, integrity and grit. Camaraderie among staff and pupils is very high and it has remained a small, family-orientated school where children are genuinely happy. Good, old-fashioned manners are app