Looking for a prep school for your child? Here is what is on offer in Hampstead.
The Hall
The Hall is an independent preparatory day school for boys aged between 4 and 13. It is one of London’s top preparatory school and strives for academic excellence. On average, twenty to twenty five boys join St Paul’s and Westminster each year. The curriculum is broad and boys are encouraged to try out new things. Pottery, coding, fencing and debating are all up for the taking. The school values tolerance and seeks to instil progressive values in its students.
Website address: http://hallschool.co.uk
| Head Teacher | Chris Godwin |
| Address | 69 Belsize Park, London,NW3 4EH |
| Fees per term | Reception + Year 1 – £5,980 Year 2 and above (inclusive of lunch) – £6,162 |
| Number on Roll | 450 |
| Entry point | Parents required to register son before first birthday. 32 admitted in Reception. 22 boys admitted in Year 1. No major intake after Year 1. |
| Destination of leavers | St Paul’s Westminster City of London UCS Merchant Taylors’ Eton Winchester Harrow Tonbridge Radley |
| Faith | None |
St Mary’s School
St Mary’s School is an independent Catholic day school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 11. Its curriculum is packed with arts-related activities and sport, and there are many extra-curricular activities on offer. Although the school is non-selective, it achieves excellent results at 11+ level. About 70% of its students are Catholic and there is a strong focus on faith, with pupils attending mass and studying Christianity. Nevertheless, it has a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Website address: http://www.stmh.co.uk
| Head Teacher | Harriet Connor-Earl |
| Address | 47 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6PG |
| Fees per term | Nursery £2660 (mornings only) Reception to Year 6: £4915 (lunch: £236) |
| Number on Roll | 300 (15 boys) |
| Entry point | Children can join in any year. Priority is given to Catholic families and siblings. Register as early as possible. |
| Destination of leavers | Channing Francis Holland South Hampstead School St Michael’s Catholic Grammar Queen’s College Radley |
| Faith | Catholic |
Devonshire House Preparatory School
Devonshire House is an independent co-educational preparatory school. It caters for day boys aged 2-13 and day girls aged 2-11. It offers a varied, broad and interesting educational experience. There is a strong emphasis on Mathematics, English and PE and pupils are also encouraged to develop their public speaking skills. There are a range of extra-curricular activities to be enjoyed, including Mandarin.
Website address: http://devonshirehouseschool.co.uk
| Head Teacher | Stephanie Piper |
| Address | 2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE |
| Fees per term | Three and four-year-olds: £5490 Five-year-olds: £5955 |
| Number on Roll | 677 |
| Entry point | In nursery, pre-Reception and Reception, children may be admitted at the start of each term. Scholarships are available for children joining in Year 3. Children are admitted in Years 4 and 5. Girls are only admitted to Year 6 and boys are only admitted to Year 8 in exceptional circumstances |
| Destination of leavers | City of London Girls Channing Belmont Mill Hill City of London Mill Hill Merchant Taylors’ |
| Faith | None |
Lyndhurst House Preparatory School
Lyndhurst House is a pre-preparatory and preparatory day school for boys aged 4 and 13. It has an excellent academic record and its students often excel at Common Entrance and scholarship level. The school aims to be lively and friendly and to encourage a sense of responsibility and self-confidence in its pupils.
Website address: http://www.lyndhursthouse.co.uk
| Head Teacher | A.J.C. Reid |
| Address | 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead London NW3 5NW |
| Fees per term | Reception and Preparatory: £5,575 Main School: £6,295 Meals and refreshments (all boys) £52 |
| Number on Roll | 165 |
| Entry Point | The main entry to the school is into Reception in the September following a boy’s fourth birthday. There are a limited number of places available at seven-plus. Occasional vacancies may occur in other year groups. |
| Destination of leavers | Westminster Mill Hill St Paul’s City of London Harrow Highgate |
| Faith | None |
St Christopher’s School
St Christopher’s is an independent day school for girls aged between 4 and 11. The school seeks to integrate creativity and art into all aspects of its curriculum. It places great emphasis on child-centred learning, and celebrates mutual trust, tolerance and friendship. The school also strives to support the wider community through charitable work.
Website address: http://www.st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk
| Head Teacher | Emma Crawford-Nash |
| Address | 32 Belsize Lane, Hampstead, London, NW3 5AE |
| Fees per term | £4900 (including non-residential trips and school lunches) |
| Number on Roll | 236 |
| Entry Point | Children can join the school in any year. |
| Destination of leavers | Channing Francis Holland Highgate Oundle St Paul’s Girls Queenswood Godolphin and Latymer |
| Faith | None |
Hereward House School
Hereward House is an independent preparatory school for boys aged four to thirteen. The school claims not be an exam factory. Although it has high academic standards, it seeks to prepare boys ‘not just for senior school, but for life’. Team games are an important part of school life, and traditional educational approaches are combined with modern techniques.
Website address: http://www.herewardhouse.co.uk
| Head Teacher | Pascal Evans |
| Address | 14 Strathray Gardens, London NW3 4NY |
| Fees per term | Forms: Transition 1,2 and 3: £5,205 Forms: 4-CE1: £5,355 |
| Number on Roll | 176 |
| Entry point | The main point of entry is into the Transition year. The transition class starts in the September following a boy’s fourth birthday. Occasional places may arise in other years. Parens should contact the office to enquire. |
| Destination of leavers | St Paul’s Westminster City of London School Mill Hill School Merchant Taylors’ School Winchester College Dulwich College Stamford School |
| Faith | None |
Heathside Preparatory School
Heathside is an independent coeducational school for day and boarding pupils aged between 2 and 14. It is a few minutes walk from Hampstead Heath, where the students play every lunchtime. The school combines a relaxed, informal atmosphere with high academic standards. It has an exceptional array of extracurricular activities. For example, it has been the English Primary Schools Chess Association’s Champion more than once and has a thriving drama programme.
Website address: https://heathsideprep.co.uk
| Head Teacher | Melissa Remus Elliot |
| Address | 16 New End, Hampstead, London NW3 1JA |
| Fees per term | Between £3200 and £4250 |
| Number on Roll | 532 |
| Children can join at the start of any year. Siblings of Heathside students are given priority. | |
| Destination of leavers | Channing Francis Holland Haberdashers’ Boys Haberdashers’ Girls Highgate Merchant Taylors’ Westminster |
| Faith | None |
St. Anthony’s School
St Anthony’s is an independent Catholic preparatory school for boys aged between 4 and 13. It is close to the heart of Hampstead Village and offers a broad and balanced curriculum. At 10, all students study Latin and have the chance to study ancient Greek and Arabic as well. The school has its own swimming pool, offers masses of drama, music and art and has a friendly atmosphere. David Suchet and Antony Gormley feature among its alumni.
Website address: http://www.stanthonysprep.org.uk
| Head Teacher | Paul Keyte |
| Address | 1 Arkwright Road, London, NW3 6AA |
| Fees per term | Junior House: £6,335 Senior House: £6,475 |
| Number on Roll | 532 |
| Main entry year is Reception, for boys 4 going on 5. Occasional places may become available in other years. |
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| Destination of leavers | City of London School Highgate Mill Hill Eton Westminster UCS Brighton College |
| Faith | Catholic |
Northbridge House Preparatory School
Northbridge House is an independent, coeducational preparatory school for children aged 7 to 13. The school aims to nurture each child’s own strengths and achievements and is very high achieving. Students have achieved numerous scholarships to top London Senior Schools.
Website address: https://www.northbridgehouse.com/prep-school-regents-park/
| Head Teacher | Brodie Bibby |
| Address | 1 Gloucester Avenue, London NW1 7AB |
| Fees per term | £6,065 Lunch:£350 |
| Number on Roll | 289 |
| Main entry year is into Year 3 although occasional places may come up in other years. |
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| Destination of leavers | Channing Queen’s College Highgate School Francis Holland School City of London School. |
| Faith | None |