Edge Grove Preparatory School A GSG School
- Edge Grove Preparatory School
Edge Grove
Aldenham Village
Hertfordshire
WD25 8NL - Head: Ed Balfour
- T 01923 855724
- F 01923 859920
- E admissions@edgegrove.com
- W www.edgegrove.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Read about the best schools in East Hertfordshire and West Hertfordshire
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 493
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: £8,460 - £20,550 pa
- Open days: An Open Day will be run in the Autumn term
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
We saw pupils make a beeline for the external table tennis tables during break – being outside and playing sport are high on the list of their priorities. Hundreds of fixtures each year against other preps in hockey, rugby, football, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis and athletics. Science is a standout at all stages – decked in safety goggles, pupils we saw displayed adept Bunsen burner skills, all the while holding animated discussions about the relationship between changing variables and results. Throughout the school, academic progress is...
What the school says...
Edge Grove is a day school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Located in 48 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, and conveniently located close to the M1 and M25 motorways and only 15 miles from central London, its wonderful setting and facilities ensure pupils are exposed to a wide range of experiences and develop confidence in a challenging, fun and inspirational environment. Following a recent inspection from the ISI, the school was rated ‘excellent’ in all areas. Edge Grove looks to encourage and foster talent whether in the classroom, art room, in music, on the stage or on the sports field. Its first class resources, strong academic approach and accessible and enjoyable teaching allow pupils to progress individually and reach their true potential in all spheres of school life ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2023, Ed Balfour. Degree in English literature from Cardiff University, PGCE from Homerton College, Cambridge. On joining Edge Grove he was immediately faced with steadying the school after a short period of instability, as well as an imminent full ISI inspection. His experience of leading Beechwood Park for seven successful years – and a career teaching English, drama and sport at schools including Parkside College and Chesterton College, both in Cambridge, RGS Worcester, Uppingham, Whitgift and Bradfield College – stood him in good stead to tackle these challenges.
With an excellent in all areas ISI report under his belt, he set about other changes, both physical and cultural, which have been warmly welcomed by staff, parents and pupils. Key appointments have been made, including heads of learning support and...
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Special Education Needs
The Learning Success department covers both SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) and is made up of an outstanding team of highly qualified individuals: Our SENDCO, Dr Neil Alexander-Passe, is an academic and published author in the area of dyslexia, school-based trauma, and post-school success. He is a strong advocate in removing barriers to learning, and making use of technology and other resources to reduce the barriers to learning, so students can shine and demonstrate their potential. Edge Grove Prep has an EAL Teacher who has worked in both European and UK schools supporting learners new to English, with a range of Learning Support Assistants in the Pre-Prep, Lower-Prep and Upper School; many are qualified teachers and have training in dyslexia. At Edge Grove, we value the fact that pupils bring to school different experiences and strengths that influence the way they learn. We are committed to identifying each pupil’s individual learning needs and we offer provision that is flexible and varied to ensure that children work at age-related expectations or above and achieve their personal potential, whatever their needs and abilities. There is frequent SEND/EAL-based training for staff, and the SENDCO spends time in classes to support teachers to offer outstanding differentiated/adapted learning, and to better understand the needs of their pupils.The SENDCO also works closely with parents to ensure children are supported both at home and at school.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | Y |
| 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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