Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School A GSG School
- Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
16 Ravenscourt Avenue
London
W6 0SL - Head: Carl Howes
- T 020 8846 9153
- F 020 8846 9143
- E [email protected]
- W www.rpps.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hammersmith & Fulham
- Pupils: 220
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £18,360 pa
- Open days: Open Mornings and Virtual Open Morning’s via the website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Spacious science lab ensures pupils can carry out experiments. They are encouraged to solve problems and create models; we saw a sophisticated Galileo-inspired pendulum. Homework and costume provision for theme days can cause difficulties for working parents but the 8.00am–6.00pm school day and after-school clubs are much appreciated. Children appear relaxed and enthusiastic, politely greeting us with ‘good morning’ in every class. Year 6s we chatted to were very excited about their forthcoming production...
What the school says...
Our specialist facilities include a state of the art science room, art studio with kiln, library, music suite, additional peripatetic teaching rooms, a 400-seat performance hall, as well as numerous spacious classrooms and small work areas. Our dining room serves meals of an exceptionally high quality.
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2015, Carl Howes MA (Cantab) natural sciences, PGCE St Luke’s Exeter, previously deputy head at St Paul’s Juniors, following head of maths and second master at King’s House School, Richmond. His wife is a primary teacher; son, 20s, and teenage daughter. First RPPS head to come from outside, Mr Howes is committed to the school’s ethos: ‘I very much appreciated the thriving, happy community I inherited.’ Seen most days in the playground, smartly attired, welcoming all; parents we spoke to describe him as ‘highly approachable’, ‘a good listener, quiet but straight talking’. Mr Howes comments, ‘I enjoy the connection with the children and as a head you have to make an effort': he clearly does, as prior to our visit, he accompanied year 5's Devon residential trip. He takes assemblies, debating club, teaches...
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Special Education Needs
Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School aims and values: To identify at the earliest opportunity all children who need special consideration to support their physical, sensory, emotional, communication or cognitive development. To ensure that these children are given appropriate support to meet their needs with minimal disruption to access. To ensure that these children are fully included in all activities in order to promote the highest level of achievement. To involve parents, pupils and external agencies in developing a partnership of support at all stages. Nov 09.
| 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 |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latymer Upper School | 2020 | 8 | ||
| Kew House School | 2020 | 7 | ||
| The Harrodian School | 2020 | 5 | ||
| Godolphin & Latymer | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Hampton School | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Ibstock Place School | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Notting Hill and Ealing High School | 2020 | 3 | ||
| St Benedict's School | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Francis Holland School, Regent's Park | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Lady Eleanor Holles School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| St Paul's Girls' School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| City of London School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Fulham School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| King's College School (Wimbledon) | 2020 | 1 | ||
| Queen's Gate School | 2020 | 1 | ||
| The Green School for Girls | 2020 | 1 | ||
| The King's School Canterbury | 2020 | 1 | ||
| West London Free School | 2020 | 1 |
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