2 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, London NW3 6AE
10 simple reasons to choose Devonshire House Preparatory School
Independent prep school and nursery in Hampstead.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Devonshire House Preparatory School fees range from £6,310 (Rec) to £6,825 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Devonshire House Preparatory School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Hampstead and one of the 9 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 18.4 pupils per class and 13.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Devonshire House Preparatory School pupils are one of 30 day and boarding schools (mainly day). Most girls leave at 11+ as do some boys. Popular girls' destinations are the Francis Holland schools and City of London Girls. Most boys go on to Year 8 when Mill Hill School, Highgate School and UCS are the most popular destinations. One or two awards and scholarships per year.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages and computing throughout, with increasing use of specialist teachers from Year 3.
School participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag Status.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near Devonshire House Preparatory School
Independent Prep Schools
St Anthony's School for Boys (0.2 miles); University College School, Junior Branch & Pre-Prep (0.3 miles); Southbank International School, Hampstead (0.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles); Christ Church School, Hampstead (0.5 miles); New End Primary School (0.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
University College School (0.2 miles); North Bridge House Senior School (0.3 miles); South Hampstead High School (0.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Parliament Hill School (1.8 miles); Hampstead School (1.8 miles); William Ellis School (1.8 miles).