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Grimsdell Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School

Independent school · London, NW7 1QR
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-7
  • From £22,785 pa
  • 219 pupils
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A happy and kind beginning to the all-through journey of a Mill Hill education. New focus on selection and academics, to feed the Mill Hill foundation from the bottom up, does not detract from nurturing ethos. Connected, immersive and fun curriculum with an emphasis on the outdoors means children don’t even realise they are learning, all without the pressure of exams. A parent of teenagers tells us how she can still see ‘100 per cent’ how the teachers at Grimsdell shaped her children.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
219 ·
Religion
CofE/Christian
Fees
£22,785 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Barnet
Linked schools
School ownership
Mill Hill Education Group

Headteacher

Head

Kevin Dobson

Since 2025, Kevin Dobson, BA (Hons) in Primary Education (with QTS) at St Mary’s Twickenham. Grew up and went to a state comprehensive in Harrow, before cutting his teeth in state primary schools and then becoming deputy head at Grimsdell for 10

Entrance

A hundred candidates for 44 places (two classes) into nursery, which now offers a full day; 120 for a further 20 places into reception – hence three classes across the year group. ‘There’s no magic recipe,’ says head. ‘We do like to see a bit of

Open days
May, October and November

Exit

One or two parents are told in year 1, by way of ‘honest and open, best fit conversations’, if their child may not be suited to Belmont. The majority make seamless transition there. A few leave to pursue what they perceive to be more academic paths.

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Teaching & learning

8:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
20
Average class sizes

Pupils

219
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£22,785 pa

Our view

Grimsdell occupies the rather grand Winterstoke House on desirable Wills Grove, ‘an enclave of calm away from the mania of the Ridgeway,’ says parent: ‘Civilised morning handover, looking teacher in the eye with a handshake or fist pump, is a

The last word

A happy and kind beginning to the all-through journey of a Mill Hill education. New focus on selection and academics, to feed the Mill Hill foundation from the bottom up, does not detract from nurturing ethos. Connected, immersive and fun curriculum

Inspection reports

What the school says

Grimsdell Pre-Prep, part of the Mill Hill Education Group in North West London, educates children aged 3 to 7 in 120 acres of beautiful grounds. The school fosters kindness and offers a creative curriculum blending academic rigor, high expectations and outdoor learning. Pupils benefit from small classes, wraparound care and diverse clubs to develop new skills. With three forest sSchool sites, an early years village, and Winterstoke House for KS1 pupils, Grimsdell provides inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces. The school’s vision ensures children thrive now and in the future while enjoying and cherishing their childhood.

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School data & information Grimsdell Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School Winterstoke House, Wills Grove, Mill Hill Village, London, NW7 1QR
219 Pupil numbers
110/109 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
20 Average class sizes
8:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Grimsdell Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Grimsdell has a Special Needs Co-ordinator who works with children individually and in small groups. The needs of the pupil may be identified by either the parent or the class teacher and it is the teacher's professional judgement, in consultation with colleagues and his/her understanding and awareness of the individual needs, which is central to the special educational needs provision at Grimsdell.

Updated Jun 2016

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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