Address: St James Prep School, Earsby Street, Kensington Olympia, London W14 8SH
Website: stjamesprep.co.uk
Founded: 1975
Number of Pupils: 160
Ages: 2-11
Termly Fees: Nursery (full day): £5,585; Prep: £8,204
Head Teacher: Mrs Hilary Wyatt
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Admission to reception and year 1 is selective through an interview and a taster day, and through a CAT4 test from year 2 upwards.
Contact: 020 7348 1793 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open events run throughout the year and private tours are also available by appointment
The Curriculum
St James offers a stimulating and creative curriculum that gives children the confidence to open doors for themselves in the future. It balances the academic, pastoral, sporting, creative and spiritual elements of the curriculum to create a vibrant learning environment.
Games & The Arts
St James makes use of its well-equipped gym and the extensive sporting facilities at King’s House, Barn Elms and Fulham pools. Specialist teaching in all arts, with performances including a Shakespeare Festival, and a great art department including pottery.
Pastoral Care
Staff are strongly supported in their pastoral role. All pupils are valued and valuable members of the community and are encouraged to speak about their worries – no matter how small. St James offers chances for every child to succeed, and celebrates when they do, which boosts self-assurance and the ability for pupils to care for themselves and others.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
At St James, we want children to have fun as they learn, because we know happy children succeed. As a result of our unique educational approach, which combines creativity and philosophy with specialist teaching, children leaving us after year six are kind, generous, confident and well-balanced individuals.
Outstanding Characteristics
Lessons start and end with a mindfulness practice, The Pause, a short period of quiet reflection and stillness. A love of learning is encouraged so pupils get great results, without feeling stressed. Pupils can progress seamlessly to our senior girls’ or boys’ schools. Our 11+ programme also helps leavers move to schools like St Paul’s Girls’ and Latymer Upper.
