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A prestigious prep with a long history in this enclave of NW London that has modernised with each generation both in the physical buildings and in outlook. Cast aside assumptions of it being old-fashioned, stuffy or hothouse material as the reality is a family-orientated, nurturing school with enthusiastic and caring teachers who provide a broad-based learning experience. Excellent facilities too.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 367 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £31,536 pa
- Local authority
- Westminster City Council
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Giles Tollit
Since 2021, Giles Tollit, previously head of Horris Hill for 10 years and before that deputy head of Bilton Grange, director of studies at Caldicott and head of classics at Yardley Court. He is a keen classicist, having gained his degree in the
Entrance
Main intake is 3+ – register before second birthday. Around 200 applications for 40 places. Preference for siblings and offspring of old boys means spaces are tight for newcomers. Individual meeting with head in the autumn term a year before entry,
Exit
Two-thirds depart at 13, half (and growing) to day schools, the rest to boarding. At 11, boys mainly head off to local independents. Brighton College, City of London, Habs, Harrow, Knightsbridge, Merchant Taylors’, Mill Hill, St Paul’s, Tanglin
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
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Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils are not allowed mobile phones at school. Independent travellers may bring in their phone which has to be checked in and out at the beginning and end of the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Boys entering in years 5, 6 and 7 (mostly from state primaries) are eligible for means-tested bursaries of up to full fees including uniform and extras.
- Fee information
- £31,536 pa
Our view
The white stucco Regency villa, with modern extension through to the next-door house, holds an imposing position alongside multimillion pound houses and opposite the American School in London (the latter sometimes used for larger school events and
The last word
A prestigious prep with a long history in this enclave of NW London that has modernised with each generation both in the physical buildings and in outlook. Cast aside assumptions of it being old-fashioned, stuffy or hothouse material as the reality
