Address: Earsby Street, London W14 8SH
Website: stjamesprep.co.uk
Founded: 1975
Pupils: 130, co-ed aged 2-11
Termly Fees: £8,615
Head Teacher: Mrs Hilary Wyatt
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective; test, interview and taster day
Contact: 020 7348 1793 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open events throughout the year and individual visits also available by appointment
The Curriculum
A stimulating, creative curriculum gives pupils the confidence to open doors for themselves in the future. St James Prep balances academic, pastoral, sporting, creative and spiritual activities to learning from nursery upwards, working with class teachers to give the curriculum an edge. The school’s Academic, Interested and Motivated programme ensures pupils have opportunities to excel and be challenged.
Sport & The Arts
An impressive programme of sports is offered through the school’s well-equipped gym and use of facilities at King’s House, Barn Elms and Fulham pools. St James Prep punches high at ISA regional and national tournaments and also hosts inter-school events. There is specialist teaching in all arts, with performances including a Shakespeare festival, and an art department including pottery. Performing arts is very highly regarded, with many pupils progressing to specialist schools and developing careers in the arts.
Pastoral Care
The school’s award-winning holistic wellbeing provision actively offers opportunities for pupils to succeed. By celebrating and sharing pupils’ joy when they do succeed, the school provides pupils with a sense of assurance and the ability to care for themselves and others. 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, through healthy relationships and a nurturing environment.
Scholarship Achievements
In recent years, pupils have received scholarships from schools including Notting Hill and Ealing High School, Francis Holland, Kew House, Thomas’s College and the St James senior schools.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To ensure children have fun as they learn, because we know happy children succeed. St James’ unique educational approach combines creativity and philosophy with specialist teaching, and as a result, pupils leave at the end of year six as kind, generous, confident and well-balanced individuals.
