LOCAL SCHOOLS | Tips for Parents
The Hall School (Belsize Park) Ages: 4– 13 Independent boys’ preparatory school Established in 1889, emphasizing character and academic growth. www.hallschool.co.uk
INDEPENDENT & PREPARATORY SCHOOLS Devonshire House Preparatory School (Hampstead) Ages: 2–13 Co-educational independent day Occupies four Victorian houses; strong academic and pastoral provision. www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk University College School (UCS) (Hampstead) Ages: 3–18 Private day school; boys-only until sixth form Academic excellence with progressive educational philosophy. ucs.org.uk
Catholic preparatory day school Offers Latin, robotics, and a faith- based foundation. www.stanthonysboys.co.uk GRAMMAR & STATE SCHOOLS Henrietta Barnett School (Hampstead Garden Suburb) Ages: 11–18 Girls’ grammar academy One of the top-performing state schools in the UK. www.hbschool.org.uk St George’s Catholic School (Maida Vale) Ages: 11–18 Academy Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, with a strong Catholic ethos. www.stgeorgesrc.org
Arnold House School (St John’s Wood) Ages: 3–13
Preparatory day school for boys Balanced curriculum with excellent co-curricular opportunities. arnoldhouse.co.uk St Anthony’s School for Boys (Hampstead) Ages: 4–13 (boys), 2.5–4 (co-ed nursery)
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 on 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 students.
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