Data profile
Independent co-ed prep school in Hackney for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ | — | — | School's own exam · Interview · Observation | £24.6k |
| 4+ | Reception | 6 | School's own exam · Interview · Observation | £24.6k |
| 7+ | Y3 | — | School's own exam · Interview · Observation | £24.6k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
76
/ 100
National rank #137
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2025-12-02
The governors and leaders demonstrate a clear and ambitious vision. Leaders promote the school's aims so that they are well understood by pupils, parents and staff. Leaders securely embed these aims in the daily life and culture of the school.
Read full ISI report →Head Mike Stanley's philosophy: 'If children are happy, nurtured, understood and valued, they will fly and academics will fall into place.' The school aims to deliver academics alongside daily moments of magic to foster a lifelong love of learning. Word-of-mouth reputation is growing rapidly.
Topic-based learning in small classes; one-form entry but expands to two forms per year if needed (Reception and Year 4 are currently two forms). Specialist teachers for Spanish, music, games, art and STEAM from Reception; coding and programming taught from Reception with two STEAM lessons per week. History teaching takes a 21st-century angle (e.g. Year 6 studying the partition of India; Year 2 following the Great Fire of London through the eyes of the French Huguenots). Sustainability is a curriculum theme, with field trips to Kent for beach-cleans. 11+ preparation begins in Year 5, including mock interviews with other Dukes schools' heads. Around 90% gain a place at their first-choice seni…
Wellbeing is central: every classroom has Zones of Regulation and a 'Calm Me' box with fidget toys, wiggle boards and resistance bands. Year 6 has a dedicated corner with fairy lights, blankets and 'feeling words' paired with exercises. 'Calm Me Time' (a moment of stillness) happens twice a day. Additional provision includes a yoga programme, a worry box at the front desk, an annual happiness outing, pet assemblies and planned timetabled wellbeing lessons. Pupils take the register with a feelings check-in and can be head for the day once a year. Two guinea pigs (Bubble and Squeak, chosen by pupil vote) are part of the school family. Parents have reps on a committee that meets the head; works…
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