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Great for sparky, intellectually curious girls who like to give everything a go. Involved, enthusiastic and caring staff ensure every day is varied, fun and enriching at this top performing, all-through school.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 303 ·
- Religion
- Christian
- Fees
- £25,800 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of junior school
Ms Victoria Goodson
Since 2022, Victoria Goodson MA, previously head of Sydenham High Prep School. Prior to this, deputy head (lower school) at Newton Prep for 12 years, head of Rowan Brae, Surrey and head of junior school at Tower House School, London. Degree from
Entrance
Around 100-120 girls are assessed at 4+ for 36 sought-after places. Group assessments plus report from the child’s nursery, if applicable. ‘We’re looking for a readiness to engage, curiosity and inquisitiveness,’ the head told us, ‘We want to see the
- Open days
- October
Exit
The vast majority (over 90 per cent) segue into the senior school after year 6, bar one or two who move away or head to an equally big-name school. School insists girls are not ‘managed out’ as can be the case in some academic schools. ‘We are very
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Pupils
Money matters
Where clubs are run by an external provider, an additional fee is incurred. Bursaries only available at 11+ from year 7.
- Fee information
- £25,800 pa
Our view
Located in the quaint enclave of Dulwich, juniors mainly arrive by foot, pedal or scooter and literally skip into school.
The pre-prep is housed in an Edwardian property just a few minutes’ walk from the main school site and, handily, very close
The last word
Great for sparky, intellectually curious girls who like to give everything a go. Involved, enthusiastic and caring staff ensure every day is varied, fun and enriching at this top performing, all-through school.
