Ages 
It’s a treat to see a pre-prep school doing what they have always done best for early years’ pupils, something of a treasured rarity nowadays as many have been swallowed up by larger organisations. Herne Hill School is a place where childhood is celebrated, with chatty, cheerful, children learning and enjoying life.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 276 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £22,122 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Southwark
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mrs Ngaire Telford
Since 2016, Ngaire Telford (pronounced Nyree). Joined the school in 2009 as a reception teacher, working up to deputy head and finally taking over the headship. Originally from New Zealand where she trained as a secondary school teacher, on her
Entrance
From 2+, kindergarten, 3+ pre-reception and 4+ reception, so put your name down early. Thereafter parents should telephone the school to enquire about occasional vacancies. The assessment process is informal and prospective pupils are invited to the
- Open days
- September
Exit
At 7+ majority move fairly locally. Most popular co-ed options are Alleyn’s, St Dunstan’s, Rosemead; single sex choices include Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep, JAGS Junior School or GDST schools, eg Sydenham High and Streatham and Clapham.
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Teaching & learning
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Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £22,122 pa
Our view
In 1976, the then vicar’s wife of St Paul’s Church founded Herne Hill School in the old vicarage building and it has gone from strength to strength ever since. Although now non-denominational, the school still links with the church and the children
The last word
It’s a treat to see a pre-prep school doing what they have always done best for early years’ pupils, something of a treasured rarity nowadays as many have been swallowed up by larger organisations. Herne Hill School is a place where childhood is
