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Herne Hill School

Independent school · London, SE24 9LY
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 2-7
  • From £22,122 pa
  • 276 pupils
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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

13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
18
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

276
Number of 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

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Address

The Old Vicarage
127 Herne Hill
London
SE24 9LY
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School data & information Herne Hill School The Old Vicarage, 127 Herne Hill, London, SE24 9LY
276 Pupil numbers
18 Average class sizes
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

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Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

Herne Hill 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.

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
12.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

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