Embrace the future YOUR GUIDE TO A GOOD EDUCATION IN THE LOCAL AREA COVER ARTWORK SUPPLIED SEPARATELY Education is vital as a preparation Have your for life. The right schools and colleges can open the doors to Contents own point of success and fulfilment. A home at Eden Grove can play its part, by putting exceptional educational VIEW opportunities within reach. WELCOME TWO RIVERS STAINES-UPON-THAMES QUEEN MARY SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON TWICKENHAM HIGH STREET RESERVOIRS PRIMARY SCHOOLS 6 STAINES-UPON-THAMES BIRCH GREEN ELMSLEIGH SHOPPING STAINES-UPON-THAMES Discovering the delight of learning can start young. At Eden Grove, HEATHROW AIRPORT RESERVOIRS PARK CENTRE TRAIN STATION young children can enjoy making friends in welcoming nearby primary schools, where play turns into learning and caring staff will help them take their first steps into an exciting world. SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 10 As children grow older, they need new challenges, and the area’s superb local secondary schools and colleges can provide them. There are opportunities for all, and whether their interests are academic or vocational, they can find the help they need to prepare for successful and enriching lives. UNIVERSITIES 16 As they become young adults, the educational priorities change again. London’s universities provide opportunities for every interest and aptitude and offer some of the finest further education in the world. 22 3 N Aerial photography taken in Staines-upon-Thames A TIME FOR LEARNING Welcome Many of London’s leading schools, colleges and universities are within easy reach of Eden Grove. They ensure that a new home there provides access to some of the finest schools, colleges and universities in the world – and a place to think a sound starting point for challenging TO SHARE YOUR DREAMS careers and rewarding lives. listen and express yourself WHERE YOU STAND OUT AS AN EQUAL defeat barriers MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE cherish the moment STAINES-UPON-THAMES 4 5 “ Anyone who has never made Primary a mistake has never tried Schools anything new.” DISTANCE GENDER FEES RATING ALBERT EINSTEIN Where it all STARTS YOUR CHILD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL MUST HELP YOUR CHILDREN BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT LEARNING – THAT IT CAN BE FUN AS WELL AS FASCINATING. ENSURING THEY CAN GO TO A SCHOOL THEY LOVE IS THE FIRST STEP OF A LIFETIME’S JOURNEY PRIMARY SCHOOLS PAGE STAINES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 8 RIVERBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 8 HYTHE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL 8 BUCKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 ASHFORD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 BISHOPSGATE SCHOOL 9 The early stages of an enriching and thoroughly rewarding journey 6 7 Primary Schools Hythe Community Buckland Bishopsgate Primary School Primary School School OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Hythe Community Primary School is Positioned in extensive school grounds at A leading coeducational school made up Staines Riverbridge a popular school set in the heart of the the heart of Staines-upon-Thames, Buckland Ashford Park of children ages 3-13. Set in 20 acres of community in Staines-upon-Thames and Primary has a fun, friendly and devoted team beautiful grounds and woodland, with a Preparatory School Primary School offering far more than just an academic of staff that form part of the fantastic support Primary School glorious learning environment and first-class education. Hard work, stimulating extra- network. The school consists of no more than facilities. There is a warm family atmosphere OVERVIEW OVERVIEW curricular activities, good manners and 420 children across all years, ages 4-11, so a OVERVIEW and they place great emphasis on building inspiring teaching along with excellent facilities strong sense of community and development a solid foundation of skills and a love of Staines Preparatory School is a co- Riverbridge is a three form entry school Ashford Park is a large, growing, yet happy and help enable every child to fulfil their potential. is ever present. learning, which will enable each child to settle educational school for children ages 3-11. taking the classes per year group from friendly school aiming to provide the very All this is achieved within an inclusive, caring, confidently into school life and become the Outstanding facilities as well as skilled, Reception (ages 4-5 years) all the way up best education for all the children in their family atmosphere, where a close partnership WHAT TO EXPECT best that they can be. passionate teachers support the academic to 10-11 years, and from its own Nursery, care, by contributing to their well-being and between home and school is encouraged. side of learning. The school follows a moral which takes children from the age of 3. Buckland Primary School is committed to intellectual, physical, social and emotional WHAT TO EXPECT code known as the ‘Staines Prep Way’. All The school believes an excellent primary ensuring every pupil leaves school with development. They work to foster a love for WHAT TO EXPECT of the pupils, staff and Governors follow education, working in partnership with high aspirations for themselves and others, lifelong learning, knowing that education Bishopsgate School exists to provide a first and uphold the code, all working towards a parents provides a foundation to a child’s The school’s ethos is to help children an enduring passion for learning and the empowers a child to make informed choices class education through a broad and balanced common goal – making Staines Preparatory future success, helping them grow into to achieve their best, to have a desire for confidence to face challenges resiliently. about their life and guides their future. curriculum, preparing its children for life in the School a great place to be. rounded, happy adults. learning, to have respect for themselves, Together as a school community they devised, 21st century. The school’s aim is to offer a first each other and the world around them and share and believe in their vision of ‘believe’, WHAT TO EXPECT class education. Encouragement, support and to have the motivation to challenge ‘excel’, ‘strive’ and ‘together’. enjoyment characterise the school’s approach WHAT TO EXPECT WHAT TO EXPECT Ashford Park is committed to the safeguarding themselves, celebrate their success and to learning and in response, pupils thrive and The school prides itself on preparing their Riverbridge ensures that the right and well-being of all children and adults linked learn from their mistakes. The aim is always HOW IT PERFORMS grow in confidence. pupils for the challenges of tomorrow. opportunities are made available to enable to the school, and on achieving success. As to help give them the skills to achieve Creating an enjoyable, exciting and interesting every child to excel and achieve their full The school aims to teach key skills and well as fantastic learning facilities, the school throughout their lives. HOW IT PERFORMS learning environment. Everyone is encouraged potential. Staff are committed to the knowledge through a broad and balanced also encourages health with cycle and scooter curriculum, motivating each child in their In recent years, all Year 8 pupils reached their to share their ideas, to listen and work well well-being of the children with the belief HOW IT PERFORMS racks, fitness equipment, and well-being in with their friends and peers. Supporting the that children treated with respect will learn own learning and developing in them the self- providing a supportive, nurturing and caring preferred senior schools and a healthy number The school offers a broad, creative and schools outstanding academic track record to respect others. The school prides itself belief that success is theirs to own. To meet environment and even have school animals of scholarships have been obtained. balanced curriculum, which inspires children to are state-of-the-art teaching, sporting and in having plenty of outside grassed areas for this aim staff, pupils, parents and Governors to help promote it. develop a lifelong love of learning. The aim is performance facilities, available to all pupils. the children to use at playtimes as well as recognise their responsibilities collectively and ADDRESS to develop enquiring and lively minds as well for PE and sports. individually. The approach of working together HOW IT PERFORMS Englefield Green | Egham as the knowledge and skills to enable children ensures the school can take responsibility for HOW IT PERFORMS Ashford Park promotes hard work, high TW20 0YJ to thrive in an ever-changing world. the academic, social and emotional well-being Every child that attends the school is given HOW IT PERFORMS expectations and support engagement W: bishopsgate-school.co.uk of pupils and families in our care. a goal, to succeed and to be different in Riverbridge has a challenging curriculum, ADDRESS through a curriculum, which encourages a positive way. This includes support and designed to stimulate and engage children, children to build resilience and satisfaction ADMISSION DETAILS Thorpe Road | Staines-upon-Thames ADDRESS encouragement to help everyone make providing opportunities for each child with their learning. Apply via the school website TW18 3HD Berryscroft Road | Staines-upon-Thames decisions and choices confidently. to succeed and achieve to the best of W: hythe.surrey.sch.uk their ability. TW18 1NB ADDRESS W: bucklandprimary.surrey.sch.uk ADDRESS ADMISSION DETAILS Station Crescent | Ashford Gresham Road I Staines-upon-Thames ADDRESS TW15 3HN Via the eAdmissions website ADMISSION DETAILS TW18 2BT Park Avenue | Staines-upon-Thames eadmissions.org.uk