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Lockers Park School, Hemel Hempstead HP1

Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1TL

10 simple reasons to choose Lockers Park School

Independent prep school in Hemel Hempstead.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Boys' school (mixed pre-prep).
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, 20% are full boarders and 80% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 1.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Lockers Park School fees range from £3,835 (Rec) to £6,085 per term (2021/22). Full boarding fees are £8,775 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Lockers Park School

Schoolsmith Score®; 87.
One of the best independent prep schools in Hemel Hempstead and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 13.5 pupils per class and 9.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Lockers Park School pupils are one of 20 independent schools every year. Bedford School is the most popular destination, but accounts for only 13% of leavers over the last 10 years. Harrow, Berkhamsted, Rugby, St Albans, Stowe and Eton are the next most popular, taking 35% between them. 5%-10% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes critical thinking, PSHE, French, Latin. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
Optional Weekend Activities programme on Saturday mornings for Years 3 upwards for academic booster sessions, philosophy, creative writing, problem-solving exercises, art, and team building. Forest School for the youngest pupils. School has its own Scout troop, Cub pack and Beaver colony.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in athletics.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and most take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Two choirs, orchestra and four instrument ensembles. There are also some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 7.30pm.

Find another school near Lockers Park School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Westbrook Hay Prep School (2.9 miles); Abbot's Hill Prep School (3.2 miles); Berkhamsted Preparatory & Pre-Prep School (5.2 miles). Boarding: Beechwood Park School (5.5 miles); Royal Masonic School Cadogan House (9.9 miles); Aldwickbury School (10.1 miles).

State Primary Schools

South Hill Primary School (0.4 miles); St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School, Hemel Hempstead (0.4 miles); Boxmoor Primary School (0.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Abbot's Hill School, Baird House (3.2 miles); Berkhamsted School (5 miles); St Columba's College, St Alban's (7.3 miles). Boarding: Berkhamsted School (5 miles); Stanborough Secondary School (7.9 miles); Royal Masonic School for Girls (9.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Hemel Hempstead School (0.4 miles); John F Kennedy Catholic School (1.2 miles); Longdean School (2.5 miles).

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