Turks Row, Chelsea, London SW3 4TW
10 simple reasons to choose Garden House School
Independent prep school and nursery in Chelsea.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (boys and girls taught separately).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake from Year 4.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Garden House School fees range from £7,500 (Rec) to £7,850 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Garden House School
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Chelsea and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 17.2 pupils per class and 10.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Garden House School boys are one of 15 London day schools, and 5 boarding schools. 80% of boys leave at 8+ to go on to London prep schools, mainly Sussex House (16% of all boy leavers), Westminster Under School (13%), St Paul's Juniors (11%), Wetherby Prep (9%), Westminster Cathedral Choir School (8%). Ludgrove is the most popular boarding choice (9%). The school estimates that two thirds of its boy leavers end up at Eton, St Paul's, Winchester, Harrow and Westminster Schools. Most girls leave at 11+. 55% of girls go on to one of 16 London day schools, in particular, the Francis Holland Schools (21% of all girl leavers), Godolphin & Latymer (11%), or Queen's Gate (6%)). 45% of girls go on to one of 12 boarding schools, in particular St Mary's Ascot (13% of all girl leavers), or Wycombe Abbey (8%).
School curriculum also includes PSHE, study skills, current affairs, French, Latin. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, drama and languages, throughout, and for art from Year 2.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in swimming.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 5 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Pupils participate in charitable events or fund raising for public benefit.
Find another school near Garden House School
Independent Prep Schools
Francis Holland Junior School, Sloane Square (0.3 miles); Sussex House School (0.5 miles); Hill House International Junior School (0.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Christ Church Primary School, Chelsea (0.5 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chelsea (0.5 miles); St Peter's Eaton Square Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square (0.3 miles); More House School (0.6 miles); Kensington Park School (1.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Saint Thomas More Language College (0.5 miles); Pimlico Academy (1.1 miles); The Grey Coat Hospital (1.3 miles).