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 (single sex classrooms from Reception) (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective admissions policy 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 £7,650 (Rec) to £7,975 per term (2021/22).
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.
Destinations 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 eventually end up at Eton, St Paul's, Winchester, Harrow and Westminster Schools. Most girls stay till 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 is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, study skills, current affairs, French, Latin. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, drama and languages, throughout, and for art from Year 2.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. Residential trips from Year 3.
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. 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. Ballet and dance up to Year 2. All pupils learn an instrument in class and 80% take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Five choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
No wraparound care as such, but with early drop-off and after school clubs, the school day can extend from 8.15am to 5.30pm. Minibus service.
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).