The Hampshire School, Chelsea A GSG School
- The Hampshire School, Chelsea
15 Manresa Road
London
SW3 6NB - Head: Richard Lock
- T 020 7352 7077
- F 020 7351 3960
- E info@thehampshire…choolchelsea.co.uk
- W www.thehampshi…olchelsea.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
- Pupils: 104
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £20,790 - £22,920 pa
- Open days: November
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
This is a friendly school where ‘fitting in’ is unlikely to be a problem.‘It feels like home’, said one year 6 girl who admitted she would be sad to leave in the summer. Students do seem to wear their smart bottle green and scarlet uniform with pride and without any of the usual customisations one might expect of fledgling teens. Parents who contacted us all agreed that their children were ‘very happy’. ‘She loves her teacher,’ said one and ‘kind’ and ‘kindness’ were keywords that regularly arose in describing the school…
What the school says...
Founded in 1928, The Hampshire School Chelsea is distinctive as a 3-11 co-educational preparatory school for its location in London, its heritage rooted in the performing arts, and because it offers a holistic education which aims to develop happy, curiosity, confident and intellectually stimulated children who embrace their potential at every stage of school life.
We provide the foundations for each child’s love of learning to flourish within a nurturing and caring ethos. We are a reflective learning community and value the quality of our relationships with our parents and whole school community. The School motto, ‘Alte Spectemus’ reflects our commitment to high aspirations in all aspects of our educational provision. Further, our Growth Mindset approach, and five core values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Community and Excellence, encourage personal fulfilment, academic progress and excellence throughout.
Aiming high is a fundamental element of the broad and rigorous academic curriculum at The Hampshire School Chelsea which is further strengthened by an extensive extra-curricular clubs programme. We pride ourselves on supporting the children’s development across the breadth of curriculum subjects for academic, sporting, artistic and creative talents to be nurtured.
Preparation for the finest local day and boarding senior schools at 11+ is extensive and we have an enviable record of successful transition to selective senior schools.
We are situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with easy access from most areas of the London region. The schools generous facilities provide a vibrant, supportive and creative learning environment that encourages challenge, curiosity and choice for all.
The school website aims to convey what makes The Hampshire School Chelsea so special, but there is no better way to get a clear impression of our educational provision than by visiting us. We look forward to welcoming you. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since September 2022, Richard Lock, previously director of studies at Wetherby Prep. After a degree in economics, he did a PGCE in primary education and an MA in school leadership. His first decade in teaching was in the state sector before joining Northcote Lodge as head of religious studies. In his spare time he enjoys long cycle rides (he commutes to school by bike through Battersea Park), weekends away camping and spending time with his family. Married to Lucy, who’s also a teacher, with two children.
Entrance
Looks for what the head calls ‘the right fit’, with all would-be pupils sitting an entrance assessment to consider their academic potential and, from year 2 upwards, an interview with the head. School body draws on the local multinational community and so the majority of students are multilingual. Ethos...
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Special Education Needs
All children at The Hampshire School have an entitlement to classroom based support as set out in the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2002) and access to the whole range of school activities. Children requiring School Action Plus/ Early Years Action Plus can be accommodated by the school with the parents/carers funding specialist provision either in school or externally. It is integral to the school’s ethos that all children experiencing special educational needs are respected, encouraged and viewed in a positive way. At The Hampshire School children on the SEN register have Individual Education Plans (IEPs)which set out a number of targets to support children on their identified needs. Children on the SEN register receive at least one hour per week of individual support on their identified targets. Progress is closely monitored and the IEPs are reviewed regularly. Parents are given regular feedback and are consulted on the target setting for the IEPs. Provision for EAL is tailored to the child's needs. Children receive in class support, group and individual tuition, aimed at achieving full access to the whole school curriculum, as their language skills develop.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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