19 Stratheden Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7TH
10 simple reasons to choose The Pointer School
Independent prep school and nursery in Blackheath.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
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.
The Pointer School fees are £4,815 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose The Pointer School
Schoolsmith Score®; 78.
One of the best independent prep schools in Blackheath and one of the 7 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 17.4 pupils per class and 13.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Pointer School pupils are one of 20 London day schools. However, 50% of leavers go to Colfe's, St Dunstan's College or Eltham College. 10% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It emphasises Christian social morality and also includes The Pointer School Way (RE, philosophy, PSHCE), reasoning, chess, French. There is a small number of academic clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, drama and languages throughout.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 6.30pm.
Find another school near The Pointer School
Independent Prep Schools
Blackheath High Junior School (0.6 miles); Heath House Preparatory School (0.6 miles); Greenwich Steiner School (0.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, Charlton (0.6 miles); Sherington Primary School (0.6 miles); All Saints' Church of England Primary School, Blackheath (0.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Blackheath High School (0.3 miles); Riverston School, Senior School (2.2 miles); Colfe's School (2.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Ursula's Convent School (1.2 miles); Harris Academy Greenwich (2.3 miles); Eltham Hill School (2.5 miles).