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First Class Independent Schools in London and the Uk EDUCATION GUIDE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SALAMANCA GROUP FIRST CLASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND THE UK 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 1 03/09/2014 14:15 EduEducacatiotionn AdviAdvisorsory FFromrom firfirstst stepstepss to firfirstst jobjob, SaSallaamamancanca GroupGroup providedess thethe vvereryy bestbest edueducational adviadvicece,, supsuppoportrt and opportopportununitiesities,, nnowow and for thethe futufuturree Choosing a school for Initial Consultation your child is a difficult and Academic Assessment important task in shaping Private Tuition their future. We act in School Selection, Visits & our clients’ best interest, Administration providing independent Cultural Immersion and un-conflicted advice Programmes to ensure a child has the best building blocks laid University Consultancy out for them. All our advice Careers Advice & Mentorship is completely impartial, trusted and grounded in expertise. © Salamanca Group Holdings (UK) Limited Salamanca Group ® www.salamanca-group.com 000101-05-054 SSaavvilillsls EdEducucatationion GuGuideide.i.inddndd 2 330/0/08/08/2012014 00:00:4747 elcome to our Education Guide, which provides a selection of the fi nest Windependent schools in London and the UK, together with some of the best London universities and business schools. We have produced this guide in association with Salamanca Group, which has a well-earned reputation for ensuring that every parent and child gets the tailor-made education advice and support they need in choosing the right school. We hope you fi nd our guide useful and informative and if you are looking for a home near the school of your choice, then Savills would be delighted to fi nd the one to suit your requirements. Justin Marking Head of Savills UK Residential Agency savills.com | 3 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 3 03/09/2014 14:16 CONTENTS 06 AREA ONE 25 AREA FIVE KNIGHTSBRIDGE, BARNES, PUTNEY, CHELSEA, BELGRAVIA WANDSWORTH, RICHMOND, WIMBLEDON, KEW 11 AREA TWO KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL 30 AREA SIX HAMMERSMITH, FULHAM 16 AREA THREE REGENT’S PARK/ST 34 AREA SEVEN JOHN’S WOOD, MAYFAIR, DULWICH, BATTERSEA WESTMINSTER/CITY 37 AREA EIGHT 21 AREA FOUR NATIONWIDE PLUS TOP HAMPSTEAD BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND LONDON UNIVERSITIES The Education Guide is published on behalf of Savills UK Ltd in association with Salamanca Group by Casella Productions Ltd. This document represents a brief overview and is not a comprehensive educational guide. While the information in this document has been prepared in good faith, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by the parties mentioned above, or by any of their respective officers, employees or agents in relation to the accuracy or completeness of this document and any such liability is expressly disclaimed. The information contained in this document does not constitute professional advice and should not be relied on. Specific advice regarding your individual circumstances should be obtained. All information should be confirmed direct with the relevant educational institutions. 4 | salamanca-group.com 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 4 03/09/2014 15:48 TOP OF THE FORM he UK is known worldwide for Offer an exceptional array of sporting the quality of its independent activities, as well as world-class facilities Teducation. Families living in or and tuition in the arts. moving to the UK will find this particularly The UK’s independent schools have so, and residents of London will discover a remained at the forefront of education school to meet virtually any child’s aptitude, because of their enviable capacity to adapt interest or ability. to changing circumstances, not only This range and variety, however, does not retaining the firmest grip on the ever- necessarily make choosing a school any shifting sands of the exam agenda, but easier. Many, if not most, London schools quickly addressing new global requirements. have far more applicants than places and Many have now launched the International selecting the right school for your child, Baccalaureate as an exam alternative to the ensuring your application meets early perennially popular A-Levels, and most deadlines, and preparing to sit taxing also provide specific university preparation admissions tests is demanding. for universities in Europe and the USA. Most parents want to know that exam Matching a student’s characteristics and success is a school’s priority and the leading requirements with what is available is a London day schools have an exceptional substantial challenge, but one Salamanca is record in this regard. The annual league delighted to help with. Our education tables show that the top UK schools advisory team takes pride in Offering dispatch large numbers of students to the comprehensive support with consultation, world’s leading universities consistently selection and placements; from finding a each year. This success is due to a host of first nursery to graduating from university factors, not least the fact that UK schools and looking for career advice. are willing, particularly in the later years, to teach tiny classes in order to accommodate Gabrielle Villani, minority interests or specific enthusiasms. Head of Education Exams are certainly not everything; and Advisory, whilst many schools Offer an exceptional Salamanca Group curricular range, what tends to impress parents is the broad and stimulating education these schools provide outside the classrOOm. Independent schools frequently savills.com | 5 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 5 03/09/2014 14:16 CAMDEN BRENT ISLINGTON WESTMINSTER HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM KENSINGTON & CHELSEA LAMBETH WANDSWORTH AREA ONE KNIGHTSBRIDGE • CHELSEA • BELGRAVIA Elegant stucco terraces, private garden squares, classic red brick mansion blocks and cutting-edge new developments define the property in this part of prime central London 6 | salamanca-group.com 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 6 03/09/2014 14:16 Knightsbridge School Sussex House KNIGHTSBRIDGE Mixed | Ages 3-13 Boys | Ages 8-13 The pupils at Knightsbridge Pupils strive for learning, School are encouraged to creativity and sporting Hill House work hard and play hard, achievement in this Mixed | Ages 4-13 and to make the most of beautifully restored house Although there are nearly every opportunity given in Cadogan Square. The 1,000 pupils, classes are to them. A team of dynamic school’s highly imaginative small, from 12-14 pupils. and enthusiastic teachers atmosphere encourages a The children, dressed in ensures that pupils strive sense of belonging and their distinctive rust both academically – with personal involvement. With knee-breeches and old gold five modern languages, the school being One of the coloured jumpers, are split including Mandarin, biggest feeders for Eton, into five houses, each with currently being Offered – Westminster and its Own head. Highly and personally by building Winchester, its motto is qualified and motivated self-esteem. This enables aptly “Lead me to the rock teachers are complemented pupils to develop into that is higher than I”. by 26 specialist music staff confident, independent The school has a strong and 20 sports instructors. all-rounders. Art is also reputation for music and Hill House children can also good here and school choirs drama, with an annual enjoy the school’s chalet in perform at the Royal Albert programme of events that Switzerland, which provides Hall. Confidence is includes a production at the a boarding school experience considered to be the “X Royal Court Theatre and a in the mountain village of Factor” of education by the concert at Cadogan Hall, Glion in Canton Vaud. headmaster, with children while a vibrant sports Courses are held here being encouraged to talk programme is provided by throughout the year and about “Why you are proud 14 specialist sports coaches. include hiking, skiing, music, of yourself ” in interviews for The school is renowned for drama and art. their next schools. its fencing achievements. 17 Hans Place, SW1X 0EP 67 Pont Street, SW1X 0BD 68 Cadogan Square, SW1X 0EA +44 (0)20 7584 1331 +44 (0)20 7590 9000 +44 (0)20 7584 1741 hillhouseschool.co.uk knightsbridgeschool.com sussexhouseschool.co.uk savills.com | 7 001-052 Savills Education Guide v2.indd 7 03/09/2014 14:16 CHELSEA in extra-curricular activities. a competitive spirit is Teamwork and cooperation encouraged, the emphasis are insisted upon, while a is on the fact that taking firm sense of self, good part is what really counts. Cameron House School manners and a genuine School plays are performed Mixed | Ages 4-11 interest in others are at The Royal Court Theatre. Traditional teaching positively encouraged. Garden House celebrates methods are mixed with 4 The Vale, SW3 6AH the performing arts as a way free-spirited, child-initiated +44 (0)20 7352 4040 of developing children and learning and discovery, so cameronhouseschool.org enhancing their sense of that the pupils in this small self-worth. The art produced school learn in an inspiring, Garden House School is outstanding – sculptures, friendly, family atmosphere. Mixed | Ages 3-11 pottery and colourful While the school excels The way things work here is artworks are displayed all academically, its mission is unique; girls and boys are over the school. The school’s to help each and every one taught separately, but have garden is in the grounds of of the children at Cameron the opportunity to socialise the Royal Hospital where House to achieve his or her together
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