The Study Preparatory School A GSG School
- The Study Preparatory School
Wilberforce House
Camp Road
London
SW19 4UN - Head: Vicky Ellis
- T 020 8947 6969
- F 020 8944 5975
- E [email protected]
- W www.thestudyprep.co.uk/
- An independent school for girls aged from 4 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Merton
- Pupils: 320
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £14,850 pa
- Open days: Virtual tours. See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
We were struck by how creative the teachers were, never mind the students – colourful and intriguing lessons seem to pour joyfully out of every classroom and wonderful displays are everywhere. ‘We got letters in hieroglyphs when we were doing ancient Egyptians and we decoded them!’ remembered one child fondly. Girls can learn virtually any instrument and eagerly participate in choirs, orchestra, jazz, etc. ‘I credit the school with discovering and nurturing our daughter’s love for music,’ was one parent’s verdict...
What the school says...
It is vital that your daughter's first step into full time education is a positive, happy experience. At The Study, girls from the age of 4 years gain in confidence and initiative, work hard and learn to think independently. Well prepared for a wide range of independent senior schools, girls leave us at 11+ with a zest for learning, gained in a stimulating, challenging and secure environment. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since September 2020, Vicky Ellis, previously head of Banstead Prep and before that director or studies at Redcliffe School in Chelsea. Has also been head of early years at Guildford High School. With a BSc in accounting, she kickstarted her career working at Andersen/Deloitte, later switching to a career in teaching, completing an MA in educational leadership and management.
Entrance
At 4+, automatic sibling entry, thereafter by ballot. Around 120 apply for up to 48 places. School is completely non-selective at this stage, and doesn’t ask to meet any of the applicants. ‘We never know who we’re going to get,’ observed the head of the pre-prep, proudly. ‘We’re genuinely all-round.’ Applicants for any occasional places that might arise for years 1 and 2 are given an informal taster day while the teachers observe them.
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Special Education Needs
The Study is non-selective at age 4 and is able to cater for those girls with Specific Learning Difficulties such as mild to moderate dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. There are flexible support groups in some years and one-to-one private tuition for those who need it. Support staffing consists of a Learning Support Coordinator, four private tutors, a part time support teacher and four teaching assistants. Nov 09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon High School | 2020 | 19 | 4 | Sports Scholarships(3), Academic Scholarship |
| Surbiton High School | 2020 | 4 | 1 | Ski Scholarship |
| Putney High School GDST | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Sutton High School | 2020 | 3 | ||
| Cranleigh Preparatory School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Guildford High School | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Lady Eleanor Holles School | 2020 | 2 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| St John's School (Leatherhead) | 2020 | 2 | ||
| Emanuel School | 2020 | 1 | 1 | Drama Scholarship |
| The Tiffin Girls' School | 2020 | 1 |
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