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A cosy, cosseting place, with a clear sense of purpose, that delivers firm foundations, exceptional provision for STEAM and solid results alongside plenty of fun, earning it shortlisting as small independent school of the year in the 2024 ISA awards.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 121 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £25,266 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Hackney
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mr Mike Stanley
Since 2022, Mike Stanley, BA (Hons). From a family of teachers, Mr Stanley attended Blundell’s School in Devon, before taking a degree in ancient and Byzantine history at Cardiff University. From an early age, he knew that teaching was the life for
Entrance
Quite a number arrive from the school’s linked nursery, Hopes and Dreams Montessori, with two locations on City Road in Angel, and another within The Lyceum building itself. Reception entrants and their parents are invited to meet the head and
- Open days
- Virtual open days - see website
Exit
Though The Lyceum would probably not be the ideal location if you’re looking for a scholarship to Westminster, pupils regularly gain places at leading London day schools (City of London, City of London School for Girls, Alleyn’s, James Allen’s Girls’
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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 When a child is in year 6, a mobile phone may be brought in if they travel to/from school independently. These must be switched off and handed to front desk at the start of the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Ten per cent sibling discount for second and further children.
- Fee information
- £25,266 pa
Our view
The school, founded by two teachers from the state sector, has always based its academic foundations on the National Curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on cross-curricular topic work (uniting the study of all subjects through themes such as
The last word
A cosy, cosseting place, with a clear sense of purpose, that delivers firm foundations, exceptional provision for STEAM and solid results alongside plenty of fun, earning it shortlisting as small independent school of the year in the 2024 ISA
