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Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School, Croydon CR2

Melville Avenue, Croydon, Surrey CR2 7YN

Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School, Croydon CR2

10 simple reasons to choose Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School

Independent prep school and nursery in Croydon.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Girls' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Prep school to Old Palace of John Whitgift School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,951 (Rec) to £4,870 per term (2020/21).

10 better reasons to choose Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School

Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Croydon and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 13.1 pupils per class and 8.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, 80% of Prep pupils go on to Old Palace School, a school with a track record for academic achievement. 20% go on to local grammar and non-selective state schools.
Subjects taught separately, but linked thematically, through the Cornerstones Curriculum. School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 4 choirs, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Every pupil gets the chance to represent the school every term. An all inclusive policy.

Find another school near Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School

Independent Prep Schools

Elmhurst School (0.6 miles); Royal Russell Junior School (0.8 miles); Croydon High Junior School (1.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles); Ridgeway Primary School and Nursery, South Croydon (1.5 miles); Gresham Primary School (2.3 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Cedars School, Croydon (0.6 miles); Royal Russell School (0.8 miles); Whitgift School (1 mile).

State Senior Schools

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (1.1 miles); Harris Academy Purley (1.5 miles); Coloma Convent Girls' School (1.7 miles).

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