Our schools guide includes our picks of the top independent nursery, prep and senior schools in SW London and Surrey
Wimbledon High School for Girls
Whether girls join at the age of 4, 11 or 16, Wimbledon High School equips them for the challenges of 21st century life, fostering skills of problem solving and creativity, collaboration and independent research. The school offers wonderfully rich co-curricular programmes in music, drama and sport, local partnerships and the pastoral care. This really underpins everything WHS stands for and enables its students to discover the unique individuals they are, to use their voices for the power of good.
Located in the heart of Wimbledon, with easy access to public transport, the school is actively looking to increase its diversity and bursary numbers. For starting secondary school in Year 7 or starting Sixth Form in Year 12, bursaries are available to help cover up to 100% of fees, as well as travel, trips, lunch and uniform costs, etc.
It’s an exciting time at the school: a new STEAM tower to foster interdisciplinary learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) opened in September 2021 and two Sixth Form students have since had their research papers published in international scientific journals. In September 2022, the completion of a new Sixth
Located in the heart of Wimbledon, with easy access to public transport, the school is actively looking to increase its diversity and bursary numbers. For starting secondary school in Year 7 or starting Sixth Form in Year 12, bursaries are available to help cover up to 100% of fees, as well as travel, trips, lunch and uniform costs, etc.
It’s an exciting time at the school: a new STEAM tower to foster interdisciplinary learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) opened in September 2021 and two Sixth Form students have since had their research papers published in international scientific journals. In September 2022, the completion of a new Sixth
Form Centre and auditorium will allow for a new community hub. The future is bright in this corner of SW19.
The Study Prep – a girls prep school in Wimbledon
The Study is delighted to be opening its doors on Saturday 2 October 2021 to offer families the chance to come and look around the school, to meet staff and some pupils. This is the first opportunity for prospective families to see the fantastic new Wilberforce House development that opened its doors in March this year. The ballot for entry into Reception 2022 will close at the end of November.
The Study encourages every pupil to achieve academically and creative achievement is equally valued. The school nurtures well-rounded, confident and caring girls who go on to senior school with a broad outlook on life, motivation to learn and a real zest for life.
Open Morning: 2 October – to book your place on the open morning, visit The Study Prep
The Rowans
Rowan Preparatory School
Rowan Preparatory School in Claygate, is a vibrant, friendly and nurturing community where girls are encouraged to be themselves. A Preschool and preparatory school for girls aged 2-11, with traditional values and a forward-thinking approach to education, we offer a broad and adventurous curriculum full of exciting opportunities.
We see the best in every girl, shape our learning for each individual and value the unique contribution they each make to school life. We are competitive yet highly value teamwork; we are confident yet value friendship, respect and trust; and we are creative and curious about the world around us. We offer opportunity and we take the girls out of their comfort zone and they do this because they feel safe, supported and nurtured. We aim high because we want the best for our girls.
Rowan’s reputation continues to grow from strength to strength. This is not just due to the impressive academic results and scholarships that the girls consistently achieve, and the high calibre of senior schools to which they progress, but also through their achievements in the arts, music and sport. Rowan is a school where girls excel but, above all, it is a school where girls are happy.
Autumn Open Morning – Friday 8 October 2021. Visit Rowan Prep School to discover more and to register to attend.
Reed’s School
Reed’s School is a successful HMC independent day and boarding school, providing an education for just under 800 pupils between 11 and 18, with girls in the Sixth Form.
The values-driven education that pupils experience at Reed’s equips them not only with the excellent academic qualifications and the interpersonal skills they will need for the future but ensures that when they leave they possess a strong moral compass and a desire to go into the world and improve it.
The School is set amongst 40 acres with a well-equipped campus providing an inspiring setting. Its boarding element brings the best advantages for day pupils, such as wrap-around care and outstanding pastoral support. A co-educational Sixth Form helps to establish a community which prepares all pupils for their transition to university and for life beyond Reed’s.
A recently-published Five-Year Strategic Plan sets out the School’s vision to equip pupils with three dimensions of a futureproof education: values, skills and knowledge. The School’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Curiosity, Resilience, Responsibility and Independence produces well-rounded individuals who are confident, personable and possess a lifelong love of learning.
At the heart of the school is exceptional pastoral care – fundamental to shaping pupils’ happiness within an educational environment where they nurture and encourage, stretch without stressing and push without pressurising.
For more information please visit reeds.surrey.sch.uk or contact admissions@reeds.surrey.sch.uk
01932 869001
Parkside School – co-ed nursery and boys pre-prep and prep school for ages 4 to 13
Parkside School is a wonderful environment where children’s curiosity is awakened. Their journey is one of discovery; where talents and passions are nurtured and developed.
At Parkside, pupils develop the courage to rise to each challenge, persevere when the going gets tough and face their fears with confidence. The positive message of ‘make it happen’ underpins the whole approach to the pupils’ learning and is the driving force behind developing the skills required to achieve beyond their expectations. They are supported in risk taking and encouraged to persist when they encounter obstacles or difficulties.
Inspired teaching, passionate and dedicated staff, together with excellent facilities, set in 45 acres, ensure delivery of a dynamic and innovative curriculum. Knowing the pupils individually is what makes time at Parkside more than just an education, illustrated by 100% Academic Scholarship success for 2021 Leavers. Academic excellence, outstanding sporting achievements, dynamic technological enterprise and exciting performing arts are all underpinned by exceptional pastoral care, which assists them in achieving excellence across the board.
To see for yourself, please visit parkside-school.co.uk, e-mail admissions@parkside-school.co.uk or call 01932 862749.
Newland House School – a natural choice for families
A recent article in The Sunday Times cited Teddington as the best place to live in London and we can understand their sentiments. Newland House is based on the border between Teddington and Twickenham and for many years we have been an ideal school choice for families living in these friendly and communally orientated areas. Our identity reflects the warm sense of community in these neighbourhoods whilst still embracing our pupils’ individuality and providing them with a balanced and nurturing educational environment.
Our parents enjoy the cohesiveness of a supportive parental network, creating new and often life-long, family friendships. The school also benefits from a proactive Parents’ Association which organises many events and local initiatives, mirroring the school’s approach to supporting others and contributing to the positive and welcoming atmosphere within the school community.
Not only is Newland House ideally located but it also supports family values by being one of the few prep schools in the area that fosters the benefits of coeducation. The school firmly believes that a mixed-gender environment offers the most natural foundation, not only for learning, but also in helping us to understand how our relationships affect the world we live in. We prioritise children’s personal development and resilience and our broad and engaging curriculum creates an environment where children thrive and are challenged to achieve their full potential. Arrange your visit to find out more this term.
admissions@newlandhouse.net |newlandhouse.net | 020 8865 1305
Holy Cross Prep School & Little Sparks Pre-school: Girls aged 3-11
Holy Cross Prep see their life’s mission as igniting the spark that will change the lives of all their girls – the spark that will become a flame that will define the arc of their lives.
Opening in September 2021, the new Little Sparks Pre-school will benefit directly from the prep school’s unrivalled grounds in the heart of Kingston, as well as the wonderful on-site facilities and fantastic specialist teachers.
Open Events: Saturday 18th September (morning) and Wednesday 6th October (afternoon). Please register your interest online or call the office.
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7NU | 020 8942 0729 | www.holycrossprepschool.co.uk |
admissions@holycrossprep.com
Halstead Preparatory School for Girls, 2-11
Described as a hidden gem, tucked away in a leafy suburb in Woking sits Halstead Preparatory School for Girls. Headmistress Sharon Maher arrived September 2020 from a highly successful girls’ preparatory school in London and explains “whilst we are incredibly proud of our academic success at Halstead, our focus is to provide a solid foundation where Halstead girls are treated as individuals and are happy, well-rounded, intellectually curious and with a genuine passion to learn.
Sharon continues “one of the many reasons which attracted me to the role of Headmistress at Halstead was due to its position as a single sex school”. “It is proven that girls do better academically and achieve greater results in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in a single sex environment and I strongly believe that to build-up a child’s self-belief and confidence at a young age gives them the best platform on which they can grow and develop further when they move onto senior school and beyond. Having come from a girls’ preparatory school, I have seen this first-hand and I am so proud we are able to offer this very special learning environment to our girls at Halstead.”
The next Open Morning will take place on Friday 1st October
Woodham Rise, Woking, GU21 4EE
We look forward to welcoming you at Halstead Preparatory School
Feltonfleet Preparatory School – co-ed day and flexi-boarding prep school for ages 3 – 13
What makes Feltonfleet the first-choice school for so many parents is the integrity and practice of their core belief that individuals really matter. This conviction is underpinned by our values-driven ethos and a strong sense of community.
Once again Feltonfleet was rated ‘excellent’ by the ISI in September 2018, and shortlisted for both the ‘Wellbeing initiative of the year’ and the ‘Sports award’ in the prestigious TES Independent School Awards 2020. The school provides an outstanding holistic education, both on the stunning 25-acre site and through their sector-leading Remote Teaching and Learning Programme.
In summer 2019, in response to overwhelming demand for places, work began on the development of the Pre-Prep in addition to further investment in enhanced facilities for Science, Technology and Music. Visit feltonfleet.co.uk to find out more.
Next Open Morning: Saturday 28th September 9.30am – 11.30am
01932 862264 admissions@feltonfleet.co.uk
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