Edge Grove Preparatory School A GSG School
- Edge Grove Preparatory School
Edge Grove
Aldenham Village
Hertfordshire
WD25 8NL - Head: Lisa McDonald
- T 01923 855724
- F 01923 859920
- E [email protected]
- W www.edgegrove.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 529
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £13,140 - £17,580; Boarding +£1,440 - £5,445 pa
- Open days: Virtual 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..
When you arrive at this idyllic country prep, it’s hard to believe that it’s just a stone’s throw from north London and less than five minutes from the M25. Set in grassy parkland (even more of it since the school acquired extra land) with the requisite cows grazing next to the drive, Edge Grove – formerly the home of JP Morgan – is a world apart from many of its concrete-clad urban rivals. Families are a real mix – the predictable 4x4s, some discreet old money and plenty of dual income families who work hard to pay the fees. The latter are particularly grateful for...
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 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 September 2020, Lisa McDonald, previously deputy head (and before that assistant head) at The British International School in New York (a sister school to Abercorn School in London). Born in Glasgow, she has a law degree from Aberdeen University and worked for a top legal firm in Jersey before deciding to switch to teaching. After gaining her PGCE from Cambridge, she worked in Jersey as a junior school teacher before rising through the ranks.
Entrance
More selective than it was, ‘if only because we have more interest in the school and fewer places,’ says school. But assessments and parental interview still relatively relaxed by north London standards. School says it would rather take someone with lower IQ who plays an instrument and has parental buy-in than someone very bright with no passion for the school’s...
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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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