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Which London School? & the South-East 2018/ 19 London School? & the South-East Which JOHN CATT’S Which London School? & the South-East 2018/19 Everything you need to know about independent schools and colleges in London and the South-East 29TH EDITION The UK’s Leading Supplier of School and Specialist Minibuses • Fully Type Approved 9 - 17 Seat Choose with confidence, our knowledge and School Minibuses support make the difference • All The Leading Manufacturers • D1 and B Licence Driver Options 01202 827678 • New Euro Six Engines, Low Emission redkite-minibuses.com Zone (LEZ) Compliant [email protected] • Finance Option To Suit all Budgets • Nationwide Service and Support FORD PEUGEOT VAUXHALL APPROVED SUPPLIERS JOHN CATT’S Which London School? & the South-East 2018/19 29th Edition Editor: Jonathan Barnes Published in 2018 by John Catt Educational Ltd, 12 Deben Mill Business Centre, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1BL UK Tel: 01394 389850 Fax: 01394 386893 Email: [email protected] Website: www.johncatt.com © 2018 John Catt Educational Ltd All rights reserved. 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ISBN: 978 1 911 382 51 5 Contacts Editor Jonathan Barnes Advertising & School Profiles Tel: +44 (0) 1394 389850 Email: [email protected] Distribution/Book Sales Tel: +44 (0) 1394 389863 Email: [email protected] Contents Editorial London is your classroom, Jonathan Taylor, North Bridge House ..........................................5 How to use this guide ......................................................................................................................8 The benefits of ‘urban boarding’, John Taylor, DLD College London ..................................10 £5m target for school’s bursary campaign, Kingston Grammar School ............................12 Technology and transforming the classroom – are we at the start of a revolution in education?, Will Williams, Pangbourne College ......................................14 Future thinking: how to think, adapt, develop and succeed, Andrew Johnson, St Benedict’s School .....................................................................................16 Nurturing the qualities that define us, Nicola Baldwin, Dolphin School .............................18 The importance of character education, Rachael Cox, LVS Ascot ....................................20 Knowledge based is knowledge aced, Sarah Gillam, Maple Walk Prep School .............22 The importance of relationships for behaviour management Aaron Williams, Lloyd Williamson Schools .................................................................................24 Technology in the classroom: what are the benefits? Harriet Connor-Earl, St Mary’s School Hampstead .................................................................26 Learning is not a pathology, Sarah Raffray, St Augustine’s Priory .........................................28 Going co-educational, Matthew Burke, Mount House School ............................................30 Healthy and happy minds, Maria Edwards, Orchard House School ...................................32 Choosing a school – the key questions .....................................................................................33 Initial advice ...................................................................................................................................35 Profiles Schools in Central London ...........................................................................................................43 Schools in Greater London ..........................................................................................................77 Schools in the South-East .............................................................................................................91 Geographical Directory Schools and Nursery Schools in Central London ................................................................ D103 Schools in Greater London ..................................................................................................... D127 Schools in the South-East ........................................................................................................ D135 International Schools ............................................................................................................... D155 Specialist and Sixth Form Schools and Colleges ................................................................ D163 Appendices Examinations and qualifications ..............................................................................................175 Awarding organisations and examination dates ..................................................................193 Educational organisations .........................................................................................................197 Glossary .........................................................................................................................................207 Index .............................................................................................................................................. 211 WWW.STORAGETRUNKS.CO.UK UK MANUFACTURER OF BOARDING, SHIPPING AND STORAGE TRUNKS 20 SIZES IN OVER 100 STYLES AND TRIMS LARGE BOARDING TRUNKS MEDIUM BOARDING TRUNKS SCHOOL TUCK BOXES [email protected] Trunks direct from the factory with a lifetime guarantee Sales office hours: 01702 216 222 - Outside office hours: 07768 364 726 Logicline Trunks Ltd, Unit 3 High House Farm, Barling Road, Barling, Essex SS3 0LZ Storage Trunks.indd 1 31/01/2018 11:02 London is your classroom Jonathan Taylor, Collegiate Head of North Bridge House, explains why the advantages of going to school in and around London go well beyond academic results London is a wonderful, abundance. It is home to many blue-chip companies cosmopolitan city. with headquarters in the city. Schools are ideally placed For children fortunate to forge partnerships so that their students gain first hand enough to be educated understanding of the skills and qualifications they will in and around the capital, need as future leaders. the diversity of culture, North Bridge House’s World of Work programme, business and character for instance, has developed partnerships with London offer fresh, exciting businesses spanning all major industry sectors including experiences every day. creative, high tech, engineering, legal, medical and Where else can finance to help prepare our students for their future students spend the careers. A Canonbury student introduced to EY via this morning at the Chemistry programme, currently studying Economics at University of Bar in the Science York, is now an official student Brand Ambassador for the Museum’s Wonderlab, multinational professional services firm headquartered in an afternoon’s work London. experience with international business leaders in the City, As a global crossroads, cultural diversity is at London’s play a sporting fixture with local rivals after school, and very core. Around 37 per cent of the capital’s population enjoy an evening performance of Tosca in the West End? have moved to the city from a different country (2011 London’s rich culture and heritage act as an Census, ONS). Daily exposure to the realities of the extension of the classroom; they enable teaching well globalised world in which we live – from commuting on beyond the boundaries of the school. The city is home public transport, to urban noise and bustle, to the to some of the world’s top museums, galleries and music multicultural makeup of London society – equips children venues, all within easy reach using public transport. Its with global skills and resilience they need to adapt to the streets are awash with famous landmarks, beautiful parks wider world when they finish their education. and open spaces, enriching children’s learning on a daily We are committed to helping all North Bridge House basis. students develop a global mindset, which owing to our London is big but it is also local – it is a series of villages, campus’ cosmopolitan environment, begins for new all of which have their own unique resources. On North students on day one. Students support local community Bridge House’s doorstep in Canonbury, for example, is groups and causes close to our school campuses and the prestigious Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art. celebrate diversity within our student population and Through our partnership, our students visit regularly and other schools in the community. develop a deep understanding of the artwork. They pose questions to spark debate about what they see, feel and hear. This in-depth, regular experience wouldn’t be Where else can students spend achievable without being just round the corner from the the morning at the