Falkner House A GSG School
- Falkner House
19 Brechin Place
London
SW7 4QB - Head: Mrs F Rogers and E Dixon
- T 020 7373 4501
- F 020 7835 0073
- E [email protected]
- W www.falknerhouse.co.uk
- An independent school for girls aged from 3 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
- Pupils: 351
- Religion: Christian Inter-denominational
- Fees: £24,330 - £24,738 pa
- Open days: Check school website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Falkner House Boys' School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
A few teachers are shared between the schools, as is the overriding philosophy: an exciting and accessible curriculum delivered when the time is right, differentiation in the classroom and a light touch with regard to homework… Navy cloaks, red jelly bag hats, double-breasted coats and red knee-length socks must surely transport parents back to a nostalgic tale of Christmas past. If spelling is ‘fragile’, spelling squad is on hand; ‘secret maths soc’ makes maths reinforcement sound like.....
What the school says...
Falkner House is well known for its high academic standards and broad curriculum, whether you are at Brechin Place for the girls, or Penywern Road for the boys. Small, family run and personal, with exceptional teachers, a broad curriculum and the best fundamental educational principles at the heart of the school. Every child should have the right both to a happy childhood and the very best education. For the past 60 years we have nurtured each child to be the very best that they can be; this is what drives and will continue to drive us. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Anita Griggs, daughter of founder Flavia Nunes and former head of the girls’ school, oversees both the girls’ and the boys’ school. One daughter, Flavia Rogers, is head of the girls’ school and another daughter, Eleanor Dixon, heads up the boys’ school, which opened in 2017. Two more daughters, Marina Wood and Cordelia Colec, work in the school office. This is truly a matriarchal empire – family identity, profession and business inextricably linked.
Mrs Griggs lives with her husband on the top floor, literally and metaphorically overseeing the school. Her wise counsel, incisive commentary and clear vision of an all-round education are admired by her family, staff and parents, and no one would question that pupils’ interests lie at the heart of all decisions. Heads Flavia Rogers and Eleanor Dixon are...
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Special Education Needs
The make up and abilities of the pupils call for a fast paced curriculum. Non - specialist support is, however, offered to all children if required.
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latymer Upper School | 2024 | 5 | ||
| Dulwich College | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 Academic scholarship |
| Ibstock Place School | 2024 | 2 | ||
| King's College (Taunton) | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Alleyn's School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| City of London School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Emanuel School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| St Benedict's School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Academic scholarship |
| St James Senior Boys' School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| The Harrodian School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Westminster School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| St Paul's School | 2024 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Wetherby School Kensington | 2023 | 1 |
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