47 Hersham Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey KT12 1LE
10 simple reasons to choose Westward School
Independent prep school in Walton-On-Thames.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Westward School fees range from £2,560 (Rec) to £2,845 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Westward School
Schoolsmith Score®; 76.
One of the best independent prep schools in Walton-On-Thames and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 14.8 pupils per class and 11.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Westward School pupils are one of 12 local independent schools. 20% of leavers go on to a selective state school. Four or five pupils win scholarships per year.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. Choir, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Westward School
Independent Prep Schools
The Danesfield Manor School (0.5 miles); St George's Junior School (2.8 miles); Claremont Fan Court Prep School & Pre-Prep (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ashley Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles); Cleves School (1.1 miles); St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Halliford School (1.6 miles); Claremont Fan Court School (3.5 miles); St George's College, Weybridge (3.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Thamesmead School (2 miles); Heathside School (3.3 miles); St Paul's Catholic College (3.4 miles).