68 Cadogan Square, Chelsea, London SW1X 0EA
10 reasons to choose Sussex House School
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Sussex House School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 84. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Chelsea and one of the 6 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Sussex House School is an independent prep day school for boys between the ages of 8 and 13 years. It is a Church of England school, open to all faiths and none. The school has an academically selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Sussex House School fees are £9,250 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT but include lunches.
Average class size
Sussex House School has two classes per year with an additional class in Year 8, and an average class size of 17 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for 80% of Sussex House School leavers are Eton College, Winchester College, St Paul’s School, Westminster School, or King’s College School Wimbledon.
The Sussex House School curriculum
School curriculum follows the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum. It also includes PSHE, French, Latin, Greek. There is an ‘Activity’ period on three days of the week to broaden the curriculum. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 4.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for all subjects.
Sport at Sussex House School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. Fencing is a particular strength with recognition for individuals at a national level.
The Arts at Sussex House School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the extra-curricular programme. All pupils learn an instrument in class and 70%two-thirds take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Two choirs, orchestra and five instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
There is no formal wraparound care. The school day is from 8.45am to 4.00pm, though clubs can extend the day from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near Sussex House School
Knightsbridge School (0.2 miles); Hill House International Junior School (0.2 miles); Garden House School (0.5miles).
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Chelsea (0.1 miles); Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, Chelsea (0.7 miles); Christ Church Primary School, Chelsea (0.8 miles).
More House School (0.3 miles); Francis Holland School, Sloane Square (0.5 miles); Kensington Park School (1 mile).
Saint Thomas More Language College (0.1 miles); Pimlico Academy (1.4 miles); The Grey Coat Hospital (1.5 miles).