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Refreshingly normal in this often competitive and frenetic world, King’s House is a successful school with a clear sense of purpose. No hot-house, but a friendly school where happy children do well and with exciting developments in the pipeline.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 415 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £20,175 - £26,340 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Area guides
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Mark Turner
Since 2011, Mark Turner. A languages graduate (University of Bristol), he spent six years in the army education corps before a career move. First teaching post at Merchant Taylor’s, teaching languages and running the CCF, before an epiphany and a
Entrance
This is a mixed-ability, as opposed to a non-selective, school. Places are offered in order of registration for children entering nursery and reception. Very much a ‘local’ school – word of mouth is an invaluable resource. Offers a free playgroup at
- Open days
- 12 September, 26 September, 14 November, 28 November
Exit
Although keen to hold on to pupils until the end of year 8, inevitably some jump ship earlier, a couple at 7+ (usually to King’s College and St Paul’s Juniors) but, more specifically, to co-ed day schools such as Ibstock Place, Kneller Hall, Emanuel,
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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 In the EYFS, personal mobiles are prohibited and must be stored in a locked area or office, and smartwatches restricted to watch-only mode. For other areas, personal mobiles should not be visible in teaching areas and staff should not use their personal mobiles to make or receive calls when they are supervising the children in class, on the playground or when driving. Once pupils are old enough to travel to school independently, they are permitted to have mobile phones on them during the school day, however they must be turned off and stored in a pocket or bag during school hours.
Pupils
Money matters
Means tested bursaries (up to 100 per cent) available for children entering any year group from year 3 to year 6. Also available to relieve hardship for existing families.
- Fee information
- £20,175 - £26,340 pa
Our view
It was recently announced that from September 2024, King’s House will become co-educational. Girls joining the nursery now will have the option of staying put. One parent of two boys at the school told us how she ‘did a happy dance in public’ when
The last word
Refreshingly normal in this often competitive and frenetic world, King’s House is a successful school with a clear sense of purpose. No hot-house, but a friendly school where happy children do well and with exciting developments in the pipeline.
