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 2.5 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Devonshire House Preparatory School fees range from £7,305 (Rec) to £7,845 per term (2022/23).
10 better reasons to choose Devonshire House Preparatory School
Schoolsmith Score®; 82.
One of the best independent prep schools in Hampstead and one of the 9 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 15.9 pupils per class and 12.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for Devonshire House Preparatory School leavers are one of 30 day and boarding schools, mainly day. Most girls leave at 11+, but over half the boys stay on to 13. The most popular girls' destinations are the Francis Holland schools, mainly Regents Park, taking 20% of girls. Also popular, taking an average of 10% each are Channing School, South Hampstead High, Queenswood School, the North Bridge House schools, North London Collegiate School, and City of London Girls. The City of London School is the most popular boys' destination taking 20% of boys on average. Mill Hill School, Merchant Taylors' School, UCS, and Westminster School usually take 10% each. 10%-20% of pupils win awards and scholarships each year.
School curriculum follows the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum. It also includes PSHEE, French, Mandarin, Latin. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. 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 a Green Flag accreditation.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Three choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound 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).