Ages 
For those in search of academics, ‘LEH really takes it up a notch,’ one parent said. Another, ‘almost deterred by the rather daunting school prospectus’, went to visit anyway and was delighted to discover the school’s nurturing and creative side. For now, the school seems to have the balance between academics, creativity and wellbeing just right and we would agree with the parent who said, ‘They are doing a cracking job!’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 191 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £24,729 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of Junior School
Mrs Paula Mortimer
Since 2016, Paula Mortimer, BEd. After a brief stint at a ‘very small prep’ in Ealing she spent 15 years at St Augustine’s Priory before heading to Channing junior school as deputy and acting head. First headship at St Christina’s, St John’s Wood.
Entrance
Two forms of 24 at 7+. English and maths assessments and candidates ‘may be invited’ to attend an observed problem-solving activity session. Very competitive (success at this stage means a virtually guaranteed transition to the senior school) so
- Open days
- September and October
Exit
Around 90 per cent progress to the senior school. A few head to St Paul’s or Tiffins’ Girls, join siblings elsewhere or leave due to relocation.
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Teaching & learning
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 LEH Junior School is a smartphone-free environment, with smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers not permitted in school. Pupils who need a phone when travelling by school coach or independently should use a non-smart phone which allows calls and texts only. Phones must be handed in on arrival at school.
Pupils
Money matters
Fees very much at the higher end locally (inclusive of VAT) with lunch extra. No bursary provision in the junior school.
- Fee information
- £24,729 pa
Our view
In 1710, a bequest in the will of Lady Eleanor Holles led to the establishment of a school in Cripplegate. Named after its benefactor, its purpose was to educate and clothe 50 poor girls. The school relocated to Hampton in 1937 and now (with a
The last word
For those in search of academics, ‘LEH really takes it up a notch,’ one parent said. Another, ‘almost deterred by the rather daunting school prospectus’, went to visit anyway and was delighted to discover the school’s nurturing and creative side. For
