Address: Reception & Year 1: The Vicarage, 192 Ramsden Road, London SW12 8RQ | Years 2&3: 50 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8TE
Website: northwoodschools.com
Founded: 1984
Number of Pupils: 250
Ages: Co-ed, 3-8 (3-7 from 2024)
Fees: Day, £6,140 (22/23). Fees are inclusive of all tuition, lunch, compulsory school trips and most schoolbooks and equipment
Head Teacher: Mrs Caron Mackay; Group Principal: Kevin Doble
Religious Affiliation: Church of England – but all welcome
Entrance Procedure: Little Broomwood register from 12 months; Reception: random ballot 18 months pre-entry
Contact: The Admissions Team, 020 8682 8830
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Regular Friday showarounds. Open Mornings 10 March, 4 May and 6 Oct 2023. Booking essential
The Curriculum
Broad, modern, and innovatively designed to provide mastery of the building blocks of education in an inclusive, exciting, and enjoyable way. Specialist teaching in arts, sport, music, and French from the off. Strong emphasis on maths mastery, ‘the big write’ and thematic learning. ‘Learning Powers’ of Confidence, Resilience, Communication, Curiosity and Independence embedded in all we offer.
Games & the Arts
Emphasis on building confidence, skills, and enjoyment: PE and games five periods per week. Weekly art, drama, and music. A multitude of clubs include karate, coding, art, and cookery and more. Each year group has one major drama/music production a year.
Pastoral Care
Happiness is central to our offer, and we are proud to offer outstanding pastoral care. The school is split between two buildings, a short walk from each other. Each site is small and intimate enough for all children to be well-known to all staff. We have a strong pastoral team which includes learning support, a full-time school nurse and a qualified school counsellor.
Moving On
Automatic entry – providing they are right for the child – to Broomwood Prep, Boys (currently Northcote Lodge) or Broomwood Prep, Girls (currently Broomwood Hall Upper School).
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Happiness and well-being go hand in hand with ambitious academics. Modern, innovative teaching is tailored to the needs of younger children to deliver an outstanding education that excites, stimulates, and nurtures in equal measure and leaves them brimming with confidence, ready for the next stage.
Outstanding Characteristics
Shortlisted for Pre-Prep School of the Year in 2021 and 2022. ‘Excellent in all areas’ in 2022 Independent Schools Inspection. Together with Broomwood Hall Upper School and Northcote Lodge, re-branding as BROOMWOOD from September 23, inspiring children aged 3-13 to ‘#BeYourBEST’. Part of the Dukes Education family.
