2 - 11 YEARS

Radnor House Prep School

I am delighted to be Head of Radnor House Prep. I believe in the importance of nurturing each pupil as an individual, focusing not only on their achievements but on who they are becoming. My motivation lies in equipping pupils at Radnor House Prep with a strong foundation of academic knowledge, alongside the skills to navigate the opportunities this creates. This includes fostering purposeful digital literacy to empower them to engage with the online world safely and responsibly.

I am passionate about cultivating a mindset that encourages critical and abstract thinking, curiosity, and the confidence to ask questions and take risks in their learning. Equally important is fostering self-esteem, creativity, and an awareness of themselves as individuals, as well as an understanding of others around them, enabling them to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively.

I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment at Radnor House Prep where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive and reach their full potential. While fostering ambition and excellence, I also place great importance on ensuring that children experience the joy and wonder of childhood and Prep school years.

Sasha Davies, Head

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Radnor House Prep School

Radnor House Prep School is an independent co-educational day school. The school educates and inspire girls and boys from ages 2-11, with four main entry points in Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and Year 5.

Life at Radnor House is shaped by the school’s commitment to providing an active learning environment for limitless minds. Everyone firmly believes that all pupils are capable of great things if effectively taught, motivated and inspired by their school environment. Pupils thrive in small classes with a strong focus on individual attention. This vision is underpinned by four key values which are central to school life:

Resilience – encouraging a sense of balance and humour in dealing with mishap and failure, and encouraging pupils to use difficulties as learning opportunities.

Respect – teaching children to listen to others, to value and understand difference, and to show a respect of themselves and others.

Reflection – showing pupils how to make good judgements, to review what they know and learn, to evaluate and analyse success and failure with a view to growing potential.

Resolve – enabling pupils to have the courage to take a chance, to face a challenge with confidence.

Radnor House Prep School will occupy the beautiful, historic Pope's Villa, originally built in 1842, on the banks of the Thames in Twickenham. Pope's Villa is the current home of Radnor House Twickenham senior school, which will be moving to its majestic new home Kneller Hall in September 2027.

Radnor House Prep School will welcome girls and boys aged 2-11 from September 2023.

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RADNOR HOUSE PREP SCHOOL

41 Kew Foot Rd, Richmond TW9 2SS

+44 (0)20 3040 0633

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Radnor House Prep School

41 Kew Foot Rd, Richmond TW9 2SS, UK

3-11 YEARS

The Pointer School

It is my pleasure to welcome you to The Pointer School, an independent co-educational school for boys and girls from 3-11 years of age. Being in the heart of London gives the school a breadth of character and personality that has been at the core of our educational philosophy for over 70 years.

We are very much a Christian school at our foundation. This is the compass we use to guide our pupils through the school, from being kind and compassionate individuals, to fully appreciating the wider world that we live in.

We proudly describe The Pointer School pupils as “self-confident and generous in spirit” and believe they will transition to senior school as young citizens ready to take on the world. We do this by giving the pupils opportunities to grow their self confidence and explore their interests. This starts in the school community, which is proudly international and diverse in makeup. It is evident in the curriculum, where lessons challenge our pupils and provide them with opportunities to take ownership of their learning. Outside of the classroom our extensive programme of extra-curricular clubs allows pupils to find and develop unique talents, from chess to robotics, dance to debating.

Our school is proof that it is possible to be highly academically ambitious without being selective. Children join us and are immediately immersed into a bespoke education with small class sizes and a focus on every child fulfilling their potential. We talk about finding the best senior school for each individual child, rather than simply funnelling them towards the "best" school based purely on league table results. Our pupils move on to a range of excellent independent and Grammar schools across the capital. As many as a quarter of our pupils gain prestigious scholarships for 11 plus entry.

At The Pointer School, we like to describe ourselves as a family. You will find us on the corner of the Heath, housed in Georgian and Victorian buildings with as much character as our school. You are warmly invited to visit, meet the family, and see our wonderful school for yourselves.
Charlotte Crookes MA (Cantab), MA, PGCE
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Charlotte Crookes

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The Pointer School

Founded in 1950 by Muriel and Dela Pointer, The Pointer School has been educating children in Blackheath for over 70 years. The Pointer sisters ran ‘The Pointer Dance School’ from the 1920s until the founding of the prep school on its current site.

Over the following years, The Pointer School has flourished and grown into a large successful Prep and Pre-Prep school, while still retaining its quirky character and Christian family ethos. The Pointer School pupils are instantly recognisable in their unique purple and green uniforms, and are well-known throughout Blackheath and Greenwich for their cheerful nature and kind hearts. We believe this is attributed to our outstanding of pastoral care.

All adults in our school, from teachers to playground assistants, work to create a loving and fun environment where children are taught to value mistakes and take pride in the accomplishments of themselves and others. Our pupils grow up with a sense of belonging and respect for the diverse world that we live in.

We place a strong emphasis on holistic education, with an extensive wraparound care programme, Holiday Clubs and camps, and over 50 extracurricular clubs, from gardening to coding.

At Pointers, school is so much more than just a classroom.

The Pointer School is a co-educational school located in Blackheath, London

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The Pointer School

19 Stratheden Road Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH

0208 293 1331

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The Pointer School

19 Stratheden Road Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH

2 - 13 YEARS

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Devonshire House offers an intellectual, creative learning environment in which girls and boys of all character and learning profiles can thrive and maximise their potential.

We believe that parents shouldn’t have to choose between academically rigorous and pastorally nurturing schools: their children can have both at Devonshire House.

Strong core subject teaching is combined with a great breadth of study in specialist rooms and taught by expert teachers in their respective fields. A wide range of sports is on offer at our state-of-the-art facility and there is a keen focus on S.T.E.M, the creative arts, languages and the Humanities.

We encourage children to think critically by assimilating different perspectives with an open mindset, able to find nuanced positions as they wrestle with problems. We believe that learning and play represent a symbiotic relationship, one feeding the other.

Children learn as much from studying bugs in our wild area as they do in the classroom. The great outdoors are critical to a child’s development and at Devonshire House, we ensure that the children spend as much time outdoors as possible.

Sinead O'Brien

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Devonshire House Preparatory School

Devonshire House is a co-educational prep school, for girls and boys aged 2-13, offering unparalleled preparation for senior school and life thereafter. Our unwavering focus on individual growth, within an inclusive community, blends traditional values and modern practice to inspire fearless life-long learning.

Children can join the School’s Nursery, (ages 2 – 4), or Reception, and at later stages, where vacancies arise.

Devonshire House School occupy a rare midground: academic rigour and a happy, balanced, nurturing childhood. Children fly academically precisely because they are known and loved as an individual through bespoke relationships.

Devonshire House is co-educational from 2-11 years at which time the girls take the 11+, while boys can continue the journey in preparation for the 13+.

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Devonshire House Preparatory School

2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE

+44 (0)20 7435 1916

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Devonshire House Preparatory School

2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE

“A solid, stretching, well-connected prep school of the highest standard, offering something for everybody aged 2 to 13.

Located in four large Hampstead villas, each with its own large garden, the school has a uniform feel with fresh paint and bright carpets throughout […] Each building has a generous supply of outdoor space, constantly in use.

Senior school advice comes in for praise: ‘Nothing comes as a shock, we’ve been involved all the way along,’ said one mother, while a girl told us that she ‘had not felt too nervous about the exams’. Maintains that London edge, however, and although not heavily called upon, the school benefits from the priority entry scheme to Dukes senior schools.”

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7-13 YEARS

Broomwood Prep – Girls

We provide a forward-thinking holistic education in beautiful grounds between Clapham and Wandsworth Common. Our programmes are tailored to the needs of the modern world. We are big enough to stretch and stimulate, yet small enough to know each girl as an individual.

We embrace latest advances in educational thinking and technology. Broomwood Girls benefit from progressing at their own pace in the classroom, but join with Broomwood Boys for academic extension activities, including joint House competitions, as well as sports, creative workshops and residential trips.

We care about instilling good values, promoting resilience and giving each girl a fully rounded education. We take pride in the breadth of our successes from our outstanding academic results to achievements in sport, drama, art and music. Our pupils go on to top day or boarding schools at 11 or 13+. We enjoy some of the best prep school results in London, with children winning competitive scholarships for academic studies, music, sport, drama and art.

However, we are not a hot-house. We do not want girls to feel the pressures faced by too many this age. We’re immensely proud of our fantastic pastoral care which is key to the academic and personal success of our girls. The journey our pupils are on, allows them to thrive and be successful because they are so well supported. Our tutor system means there is always an adult at school, who takes an interest – a real interest – in every child’s triumphs, disasters and achievements. This, I believe, is what truly sets us apart.

We have wonderful buildings and surroundings with some of the best prep facilities in London, including a fully-fledged DT Suite, specialist science labs and cookery school. We have superb and dedicated staff, supportive parents who believe in what we are trying to do, girls who are rewarding and a joy to teach. I personally couldn’t want for anything more. We believe our approach and ethos is the best way to help your daughter realise her potential. But don’t take my word for it – please come and see us for yourselves and discover the Broomwood difference.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Louisa McCafferty

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Broomwood Prep – Girls

Times change, but the philosophy at Broomwood Prep – Girls has never wavered:

if a child is happy, they will learn and thrive.

We exist to provide a traditional, rounded education, tailored to meet the needs of the modern world, where our girls collaborate closely with the boys at Broomwood Prep – Boys. Our pupils are hardworking, focused and confident – and they relish the challenges and opportunities that Broomwood provides. Visitors and staff alike seldom fail to notice the constant buzz of laughter and the sense of happiness that come from time and effort well spent. Our motto, ‘BeYourBEST’ exemplifies the ethos of our school.

We are the only all-girls’ day school in South West London geared towards delivering outstanding academic success for entry to leading day and boarding schools at both 11+ and 13+.

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022: Excellent in all areas
Independent School of the Year Awards 2024 (Shortlisted)
Private School Awards 2024 (Winner – Most Inclusive School, London)
Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024 (Highly Commended – Passionate About Sport)
Education Choices Awards 2024 (Finalist – Equality, Diversity, Inclusion)

A single-sex preparatory school for girls aged 7-13 delivering co-educational learning beyond the classroom with Broomwood Boys.

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Broomwood Prep - Girls

68-74 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NR

020 8682 8810

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Broomwood Prep – Girls

68-74 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NR

7-13 YEARS

Broomwood Prep – Boys

I hope you will come to see the magical alchemy of our school: we deliver academic excellence alongside myriad sporting, music, drama, and creative opportunities. More often than not, visitors remark on the vibrancy and fun that permeates the place. We are proud of our outstanding academic results but more importantly, we want our boys to have a happy childhood – and that is what we deliver, in spades.

We combine the very best of modern education within a traditional setting and moral framework to educate ‘the whole person’. Broomwood Boys learn at their own pace in the classroom but collaborate with Broomwood Girls for extension and social activities. We have joint house competitions, academic workshops and come together for residential trips and mixed sporting events. Our boys leave us as young men with good values and respect for others. They are self-confident, independent thinkers and team players – essential skills which will stand them in good stead for life at senior school and in the workplace.

Most boys leave us at 13 although some leave (and join) at 11 too. Our results are some of the best in London. Last year, our pupils were awarded 22 scholarships at leading public schools – both day and boarding. We work with parents to ensure that children go to the schools that are right for them.

With 250 boys and no plans to get any bigger we are small enough for everyone to know each other well and large enough to field teams which hold their own against much bigger schools. Sport is a large part of life at Broomwood, and we are lucky to overlook the green expanse of Wandsworth Common. School days are long, but rewarding and your son will come home to relax after completing everything (including his homework) at school.

We have dedicated, specialist staff and exemplary pastoral care. If this is something you think might be right for your child, please do come and visit us. Most children join us automatically from Broomwood Pre-Prep, but we do offer places at 7+ and 11+. Our admissions team are experts in helping you consider all the options and would be delighted to talk to you. We do have some occasional places and look sympathetically at applicants for other Year groups, although this depends on numbers.

I look forward to meeting you all,

Michael Hodge

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Broomwood Prep – Boys

Broomwood Prep – Boys is a single-sex prep school for children aged 7 to 13, which collaborates closely with the girls from Broomwood. We are a day school in the heart of London. Our motto: BeYourBEST, exemplifies our desire to give boys the confidence to know that by trying to do their best, they reap the rewards of personal satisfaction and achievement. During his time at Broomwood, every boy should be able to find something he can shine at and thus know the pleasure in achievement – be it in the classroom, on the sports pitch, or in music and drama.

So, while we’re rightly proud of our boys’ outstanding successes in senior school assessments, scholarship applications and other examinations, we’re just as proud of their achievements on the sports fields and in the music, art and drama that are embedded into our curriculum. Perhaps more than this, we measure our success, as a school, by the character and manners of our boys. We pride ourselves on being a friendly school that places importance on the traditional values that boys carry with them for life. Things like kindness, compassion, teamwork and consideration for others – the basics of good manners.

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022: Excellent in all areas
Independent School of the Year Awards 2024 (Shortlisted)
Private School Awards 2024 (Winner – Most Inclusive School, London)
Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024 (Highly Commended – Passionate About Sport)
Education Choices Awards 2024 (Finalist – Equality, Diversity, Inclusion)

A single-sex preparatory school for boys aged 7 - 13 delivering co-educational learning beyond the classroom with Broomwood Girls.

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Broomwood Prep - Boys

Northcote Lodge, 26 Bolingbroke Grove, SW11 6EL

020 8682 8888

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Broomwood Prep – Boys

Northcote Lodge, 26 Bolingbroke Grove, SW11 6EL

2-13 YEARS

Eaton House Schools

Throughout my career, I have been wholly committed to ensuring that children get the very best educational experiences possible. I want them to love coming to school and to love learning. It is the most enormous privilege to be able make a positive impact on them as they lay foundations, develop values and form meaningful friendships that will set them up for the next stage in their lives. That drive, to give children at Eaton House Schools the most wonderful prep school years, will guide and motivate my decisions.Reflecting on my career and philosophy, I am always looking for ways in which children can glimpse what the wider world can offer them. It is so important that the children hear from people who have ‘made a difference’ so that the early seeds of ‘I can make a difference’ begin to take root. I have enjoyed forming excellent, positive relationships with neighbouring primary schools whether by inviting the children to some events, allowing them to use facilities for their sports days or for older pupils to spend time with the children, reading, doing sports or helping with maths, as part of their leadership programme.

In my previous role as Head of Newton Prep, I hosted, in liaison with a local state primary school Head, a conference: ‘Empowering Women in Educational Leadership.’ Women from both sectors joined us to explore the theme of leadership. Nicky Morgan, then Secretary State for Education attended, as did Dame Doreen Lawrence and Shami Chakrabarti. Another example of meaningful collaboration with the state sector was when the Dalai Lama and Bishop Rowan Williams came to Newton Prep as part of the ‘Inspiring Dialogue’ conference. Children from a range of schools came to share what they believed they wanted their world to look like.

I am ambitious for the children at Eaton House Schools. I want them to ‘think big’ and take away some fantastic experiences from their prep school days. I strongly support the performing arts and what this can bring into children’s lives. I believe we need to be proud of the breadth and depth of the experiences our children can enjoy at school.

Outside school, I have recently been appointed a Governor at Brighton College. The theatre, reading and music give me great pleasure and I recently embarked on learning to play the piano – a joyful experience and an excellent reminder of what it feels like to be a ‘learner’.

Alison Fleming

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Eaton House Schools

Eaton House Schools share a common promise – the promise of an outstanding education for your child based on a 125 year heritage of academic excellence and founded on a caring culture of wellbeing that allows children to blossom both academically and emotionally on a non-selective entry at 4+.

Pupils in both Belgravia and Clapham receive a range of scholarships and attend many prestigious schools, including Westminster, St Paul’s School, Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS), Charterhouse, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and Eton.

We have an unashamedly aspirational culture –whether in academics, music, sport, drama or any other endeavour – where there is a place for every single child to shine. All Eaton House Schools’ children are immersed in a rich world of creativity, extra-curricular clubs, trips and value-added extras that are designed to support their learning and to help them to achieve their full potential.

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