Ages 
A ‘friendly, happy, wholesome’ school is the message we hear loud and clear. Teachers ‘wrap their arms around the children’ to give them the confidence to be themselves and ‘to know their own path’, say parents. The head has been innovative and agile, and has inspired teachers to bring out the best in themselves as well as their charges: ‘There’s so much opportunity and gentle nudging to be the best you can be.’ Parents appreciate excellent communication, progressive approach and increasing academic rigour. A refreshing buzz in the air.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 330 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £23,832 - £24,696 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
Headteacher
Headmaster
Simon Gould
Since 2020, Simon Gould, previously deputy head of Ravenscourt Park Prep and, before that, head of PE at Thomas’s. One member of his team describes him as ‘visionary’; the confident leadership of a PE teacher, a clear philosophy and big-picture
Entrance
Proudly non-selective. Register for nursery when child is two. Nursery pupils are guaranteed a place at the main school, where they will join children from other nurseries for three-form intake. First come, first served. Sibling priority. Care is
- Open days
- Two per term
Exit
Most go to Emanuel, St John’s Leatherhead and Ibstock Place. Others to Brentwood School, Claremont Fan Court, Danes Hill, Epsom College, Fulham Prep, Guildford High, Hampton Court House, Hampton School, Harrodian, Kew House, Lady Eleanor Holles,
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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 Year 6 children are allowed to walk home alone with their parents’ consent in the Summer term.
Pupils
Money matters
A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available to those wishing to join in years 2, 3 or 4. Financial assistance mainly reserved for existing pupils, in case of unforeseen hardship or temporary difficulty, to ensure continuity.
- Fee information
- £23,832 - £24,696 pa
Our view
When the family owners took over a small boarding school with 64 pupils in 2000 (the original school was established in 1947), they would not have guessed that it would grow to over 300 children and include a nursery nearby (with show-stopping indoor
The last word
A ‘friendly, happy, wholesome’ school is the message we hear loud and clear. Teachers ‘wrap their arms around the children’ to give them the confidence to be themselves and ‘to know their own path’, say parents. The head has been innovative and
