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The Pointer School, Blackheath, London SE3

19 Stratheden Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7TH

The Pointer School, London SE3 2

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®; 77.
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.
Destinations for most Pointer School leavers 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. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby 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 between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular creative 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).

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