Edge Grove Preparatory School A GSG School
- Edge Grove Preparatory School
Edge Grove
Aldenham Village
Hertfordshire
WD25 8NL - Head: Mr Ben Evans
- 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.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 414; 45 flexi and weekly boarders
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £12,195 - £16,305; Boarding +£4,170 - £5,970 pa
- 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..
Set in grassy parkland with the requisite cows grazing next to the drive, Edge Grove is a world apart from many of its concrete-clad urban rivals. New school day structure popular with parents who say ‘it just makes sense’ to teach core subjects in the mornings when the children are most receptive. Smiling boys and girls in woolly red sweaters cheerfully and proactively greet you as you walk around, giving the impression of a happy, down to earth and confident cohort. Not surprising when you see…
What the school says...
Edge Grove is a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Located in 28 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
What the parents say...
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2012, Ben Evans (40s). A Devon lad (mother still breeds Dartmoor ponies there) with a love of all things country. Head boy at Bramdean School before heading to Exeter University to read history and archaeology. Returned, armed with his degree and PGCE, to Bramdean where he ‘learned to teach,’ before taking up the post of head of history at Brighton College, later returning as deputy head to his alma mater.
Had a ‘now or never’ moment before hot footing it to Sri Lanka to teach at the junior school of the British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he served a total of six years, the final four as head. Returned to the UK following the birth of his first child and found love at first sight with Edge Grove...
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Special Education Needs
No comment offered - and very modest in the SEN details section too.
| 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) | |
| 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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Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haileybury | 2015 to 2017 | 13 | 5 | All Rounder Scholarship; Art Scholarship; Music Scholarship; Art Scholarship (2) |
| Aldenham School | 2015 to 2017 | 12 | 2 | Art Scholarship; Sports Scholarship |
| Merchant Taylors' School | 2015 to 2017 | 11 | 2 | Sports Scholarship; Art Scholarship |
| St Albans School | 2015 to 2017 | 7 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Mill Hill School | 2015 to 2017 | 6 | ||
| Abbot's Hill School | 2016 to 2017 | 5 | 1 | Art Scholarship |
| Queenswood | 2015 to 2017 | 5 | ||
| Berkhamsted School | 2015 to 2017 | 4 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Harrow School | 2015 to 2017 | 4 | 2 | Beckwith Scholarship awarded for 2018; Outstanding Talent Scholarship |
| Rugby School | 2015 to 2017 | 4 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls | 2017 | 3 | 1 | Art Scholarship |
| St Albans High School for Girls | 2016 to 2017 | 3 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Eton College | 2016 to 2017 | 2 | ||
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls | 2017 | 2 | ||
| Milton Abbey School | 2015 to 2017 | 2 | ||
| North London Collegiate School | 2015 to 2017 | 2 | ||
| Sherrardswood School | 2017 | 2 | ||
| St Columba's College | 2017 | 2 | ||
| Stowe School | 2015 to 2017 | 2 | ||
| The Mount, Mill Hill International | 2015 to 2017 | 2 | ||
| Bedford School | 2017 | 1 | 1 | |
| Charterhouse | 2015 | 1 | ||
| Cheltenham College | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Dame Alice Owen's School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Felsted School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Immanuel College | 2017 | 1 | ||
| King's College (Taunton) | 2015 | 1 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| King's Ely | 2016 | 1 | ||
| Millfield School | 2015 | 1 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Norwich High School for Girls | 2016 | 1 | ||
| Oundle School | 2016 | 1 | 1 | General Scholarship |
| Parmiter's School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Repton School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| St Helen's School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| The John Lyon School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Uppingham School | 2016 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Verulam School | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Westminster School | 2017 | 1 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesdown House | 2017 | 1 |
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