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A traditional and unflashy haven of quiet achievement, dedicated to fostering harmony among pupils from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Parents should be on board with school’s emphasis on mindfulness and wellbeing.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 380 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £13,860 - £14,250 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Shirley Drummond
Since 2016, Shirley Drummond BEd (PE from Moray House, part of Edinburgh University) PGCE (primary education) Med (senior leadership and management). Previously deputy head at St Hilda’s and, before that, Key Stage lead and sixth form boarding tutor
Entrance
Around 68 places at 2+ and 3+ combined, following stay and play morning. ‘Parents stay too and we assess their teachability – the children’s not the parents’!’ Early registration recommended. Strong sibling policy. Worth asking about occasional
Exit
Large selection of destination schools at 11+, typically over 20 in any one year group. Mainly grammars but some independents and a few non-selective state schools, notably Vyners School. Dr Challoner’s High and Beaconsfield High currently top the
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Learning support & SEN
Pupils
Money matters
Fees less than comparable schools nearby.
- Fee information
- £13,860 - £14,250 pa
Our view
The school is located on a wide, leafy, suburban avenue lined with large, beautifully maintained detached houses. It is spread over three sites – a church hall for tinies; nursery, reception and year 1 in purpose-built bungalows; then the main school
The last word
A traditional and unflashy haven of quiet achievement, dedicated to fostering harmony among pupils from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Parents should be on board with school’s emphasis on mindfulness and wellbeing.
