90 Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, London NW3 6NP
10 simple reasons to choose St Anthony's School for Boys
Independent prep school in Hampstead.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Roman Catholic.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
St Anthony's School for Boys fees range from £6,750 (Rec) to £6,950 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose St Anthony's School for Boys
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Hampstead and one of the 4 best primary schools for 0.25 miles.
On average, 16.7 pupils per class and 11.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
50%-60% of St Anthony's School boys leave at age 11, the rest at 13. Popular leavers' destinations, among 20 schools, include Mill Hill School (15-20% of leavers), Merchant Taylors' School (10%), City of London School (10%), UCS (5%-10%). 15%-20% of pupils win awards and scholarships per year.
School curriculum follows the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum. It also includes philosophy, PSHE, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Latin, Greek. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for history from Year 2, for maths from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 4.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. There are daily hymns, prayers, religious reflection, and communal worship. RE lessons twice per week. Boys are prepared for their First Holy Communion.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in football.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and 70% take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
There is no formal wraparound care. The school day is from 8.30/8.55am up to 3.15/4.00pm, though clubs can extend the day to 5.00pm.
Find another school near St Anthony's School for Boys
Independent Prep Schools
St Mary's School, Hampstead (0.1 miles); Devonshire House Preparatory School (0.2 miles); Lyndhurst House Preparatory School (0.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles); Rosary Catholic Primary School, Hampstead (0.4 miles); New End Primary School (0.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
North Bridge House Senior School (0.3 miles); University College School (0.3 miles); South Hampstead High School (0.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Parliament Hill School (1.6 miles); William Ellis School (1.7 miles); La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (1.7 miles).