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Well on the way to becoming a solid, stretching, well-connected prep school of the highest standard, offering something for everybody aged 2 to 13. With his dynamic, realistic, ambitious outlook, head has already wrought much change, all good. Watch this space.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 460 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £29,022 - £31,167 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Camden
- School ownership
- Dukes Education
Headteacher
Head
Mr Henry Keighley-Elstub
Since September 2022, Henry Keighly-Elstub. Previously head at Pembridge Hall for 10 years and before that, deputy head at Wetherby Prep. He has also been senior master at Chesham Prep and head of history at Ludgrove, having started his teaching
Entrance
From 2+, following a visit. Offers made in spring term before entry for nursery, and in autumn term for reception. From year 1, children attend an ‘observation morning’, with offers made in spring term before entry. Around a dozen arrive at 7+
- Open days
- All year
Exit
Wide assortment of destinations, principally day schools, with occasional boarding. Vast majority of girls leave at 11+; boys leave either at 11+ or 13+. Recently, most to Belmont Prep and Habs’ Boys. Others to City of London (girls and boys),
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review These communication technologies are allowed for all adults and pupils: Mobile phones (however pupils may not use these whilst on the school site, they are handed in to class teachers); use of school email for personal emails; use of messaging apps. These communication technologies are allowed for all adults only: Use of mobile phones in social time (however this must not be in sight of pupils); taking photos on tablets/cameras (this may only be permitted using school equipment).
Pupils
Money matters
Fees in line with other local schools. A very few free entitlement places available in cases of unexpected hardship. No bursaries.
- Fee information
- £29,022 - £31,167 pa
Our view
Located in four large Hampstead villas, each with its own large garden, the school has a uniform feel with fresh paint and bright carpets throughout. Nursery sits next to the main building which houses years 3, 4 and 5. Around the corner are
The last word
Well on the way to becoming a solid, stretching, well-connected prep school of the highest standard, offering something for everybody aged 2 to 13. With his dynamic, realistic, ambitious outlook, head has already wrought much change, all good. Watch
