LOCAL SCHOOLS
St Marylebone School All-girls secondary (co-ed Sixth Form) rated Outstanding, known for academic excellence and creative programs. www.stmaryleboneschool.com Lady Margaret School Outstanding girls’ C of E secondary with a strong reputation for leadership, music and results. www.ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk Kensington Aldridge Academy Outstanding state secondary celebrated for its progressive curriculum and community focus. www.kaa.org.uk Fox Primary School (Chelsea) Outstanding Church of England primary with small cohort size and excellent outcomes. www.foxprimary.co.uk
St Thomas’ C of E Primary (Chelsea) Outstanding state primary, well- resourced with strong pastoral support. www.st-thomas.rbkc.sch.uk Chepstow House School Independent prep school with a joyful ethos and excellent inspection ratings. www.chepstowhouseschool.co.uk Kensington Primary Academy Outstanding primary offering a forward-looking, inclusive curriculum. www.kensingtonprimary.academy Thomas’s Kensington Independent prep (ages 4–11) noted for creative curriculum and nurturing environment. www.thomassfoundation.org.uk/ thomass-kensington
St Stephen’s C of E Primary (Shepherd’s Bush) Outstanding primary with strong community and creative emphasis. www.ststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk Greenside Primary (Hammersmith) Architecturally iconic, arts-first school with strong results. www.greensideschool.org The Knightsbridge Kindergarten Highly rated early years provider with excellent Ofsted reviews. www.knightsbridgekindergarten. co.uk Wetherby Prep (Notting Hill, serving Marylebone) Independent prep with Outstanding- quality inspection. www.wetherbyprep.co.uk
Four Steps To Selecting A School For Your Child
TIPS FOR PARENTS
STEP 1 Understand your child’s needs When selecting a school for your child it is important to take into account your child’s individual needs, learning style, interests, and goals when making this decision. STEP 2 Research different schools Once parents know what type of a school their child will benefit in, they should start researching these schools and make a list. By researching different schools, parents can get an in-depth understanding of the educational opportunities that each school provides and determine which school would be best suited for their child’s needs. Additionally, researching different schools can provide parents with insight into the safety and security measures that are in place at each school, and give them a better idea of the quality of education they will be providing for their child.
STEP 3 Visit the shortlisted schools Once parents have made a list of the shortlisted schools, the next step should be to visit them. Visiting different schools gives parents an opportunity to assess the quality and worthiness of each school and determine which one is best suited for their child. STEP 4 Application Form For a parent, the final step to selecting a school for your child should be to apply to the top selected schools. It’s important not to restrict yourself to only one application—apply to at least 2–3 of the best schools in case your child doesn’t get selected by one. Also, try to start the application process as early as possible before the schools stop taking in more pupils.
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