Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School Prospectus

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2016

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep is an independent preparatory school for girls aged 3 to 7 years and boys aged 3 to 11 years.

There is a happy, friendly and vibrant atmosphere throughout our School and pupils flourish within a well-structured and supportive environment. We provide a distinctive all-round education and children make excellent progress and enjoy superb

Tim Smith

achievements while they are with us. At Hampton

Headmaster

Pre-Prep & Prep, thinking, working and learning go hand in hand with having fun and discovering how to build positive relationships and friendships which endure.

I wholeheartedly encourage you to visit the School to discover for yourself the exceptional education on offer at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep. You will receive a very warm welcome from us all.

With all good wishes,

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Situated on a greenfield site in West London, we are fortunate to have over 27 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds.

The happiness and wellbeing of each and every

encourages pupils to see themselves as part of

one of our pupils is of utmost importance to us.

the broader community, and working alongside

We share triumphs and defeats, embracing both

parents and families, we promote understanding

as opportunities to understand more about

of democracy, freedom, mutual respect and

ourselves, to build confidence and resilience, and

tolerance.

learn how to prosper in our wider society. The Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep curriculum

to attract and educate boys and girls • of academic and all-round ambition • from a wide range of settings and schools to provide them with • a challenging and stimulating education • a friendly and supportive environment to develop in our pupils • the desire to achieve their full academic potential • a participative and positive approach to learning • a helpful and committed attitude to their School and the community • respect for self and others • involvement in co-curricular activities • skills for life at their next school and beyond

to achieve these aims through • a broad and balanced curriculum • an established system of pastoral care • a co-operative and collaborative relationship with the community • an extensive range of co-curricular activities • the development and maintenance of our site and its facilities

Our bespoke leadership skills development programme,

selfawareness as well as promoting the importance of

The LION Award, nurtures independence and

caring for those around us.

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The Pre-Prep & Prep School is located on two well-appointed sites in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Hampton, South West London.

The Pre-Prep School is accommodated in an attractive Edwardian building on Wensleydale Road. The recently refurbished Prep School borders a local park, and is located in a state-of-the-art building within extensive grounds on Gloucester Road. Inside, the design is light and spacious and facilities include an IT suite, a purpose-built art room, library, music rooms, and a large assembly hall.

Our School offers an abundance of outdoor areas including grass playing fields and an all-weather games zone. As part of the Hampton Trust, Pre-Prep & Prep pupils also have access to the superb facilities at Hampton School which allows us to enhance further their curricular and pastoral provision.

When I first joined the School I actually felt very safe and not nervous at all. The Headmaster, Mr Smith, sent a card to my home welcoming me and when I read it I felt like I was part of the School already.

What I like about Hampton Prep is that the teachers are very kind. I also like the buddy system which is when children in higher classes help the younger ones. I am very excited to be a buddy when I am in Year 5. At breaktimes I like to play ‘cops and robbers’ with my friends. When I grow up, I want to be a detective because I like to help people and discover things.

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I joined the School when I was 6 years old and I am very happy here. I am now in Prep. It’s an awesome building with lots of new technology. I especially like the fingerprint scanners that we use to get into the building. I take part in lots of clubs including Soccer Skills Club, Cookery Club and Board Games Club.

The outside space is great and at breaktimes I play make-believe games with all my friends.

The curriculum at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep has been

A great deal of time and effort goes into ensuring all our

expertly devised to inspire, support and challenge our

pupils enjoy a successful transition to their next school.

young people, enriching and extending their knowledge

While many of our boys go on to Hampton School at

and understanding of the world. We aim to enkindle an

11+, there is a wide choice of excellent single sex and

enquiring mind and a lifelong love of learning within our

co-educational schools in the area and, in partnership

pupils and, supported by highly qualified and talented

with parents, it is of paramount importance to us that

staff, allow them to fulfil their potential and thrive.

pupils move onto a school that is ‘right’ for them and

We are proud of our consistently excellent results

offers an environment in which they will excel.

which provide pupils with a superb foundation as they progress to senior school.

Excellent use is made of the School’s own facilities and adjoining park

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At Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep, we offer a broad range of sporting activities. Expert, highly-qualified staff ensure that pupils can develop at their own pace and in doing so discover the fun, selfconfidence and many rewards to be gained from sport.

We believe in sport for all and run teams for every

availability of the grounds and sports halls at Hampton

ability. There are timetabled lessons for both PE and

School. Swimming is provided at a local pool for Years

Games. At Pre-Prep, pupils enjoy various physical

1 and 2. Competitive fixture lists are held in all of our

activities and sporting provision progresses steadily as

main sports which include football, rugby and cricket,

the children move up through the School.

and we are delighted that our sports teams regularly

Excellent use is made of the School’s own facilities

add to the silverware in the School’s trophy cabinet.

and the adjoining park, and we also have the

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The visual and performing arts are an integral part of school life at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep.

Children are offered the opportunity to learn a wide variety of instruments, and singing is an important part of the musical curriculum across the School. Alongside a number of informal concerts, the Hampton Prep Proms showcases the musical talent of all in the Summer Term.

Performance opportunities are built into our extensive assembly programme and both drama and dance are included as aspects of our timetabled curriculum. All pupils take part in large-scale dramatic productions each year.

The visual arts flourish here as a walk along any corridor will demonstrate.

Artistic endeavour is an integral part of the curriculum at all ages.

I really enjoy the lessons because it is fun to learn new things. Maths, Art, and Creative Writing are my favourite subjects. Creative Writing encourages us to use our imagination which means you can write really interesting stories. I am passionate about Rugby. The coaching here is great and I think that I have really improved. Mr Smith, our Headmaster, is very nice.

He inspires us weekly with his varying assemblies. He is very easy to talk to and fun to be around.

Registration Registration for entry to the Pre-Prep & Prep School should be made using the Registration Form, which we ask you to complete and return to the Admissions Office with the registration fee. Copies of the Registration Form are sent out with the prospectus and are also available from the Admissions area of our website,www.hamptonprep.org.u k.

Kindergarten

Boys seeking entry to Year 3 from other schools are assessed during the course of an extended visit to the Prep in the autumn of the year preceding entry. The visit offers us an opportunity to get to know the boys and assess their developing skills in Maths, English and Reasoning. Boys take part in practical, problem solving activities in groups and on an individual basis, and there is a strong emphasis on encouraging them to show, share and explain their thinking. Much of what we do cannot be prepared for. Parents are contacted in the Autumn Term preceding the year of entry with details about the assessments.

Morning Kindergarten The majority of children join morning Kindergarten. Entry is in the September following their third birthday and pupils are encouraged to attend all five morning Years 4 - Year 6 sessions, staying on for afternoon sessions when they are settled and ready.

Assessment for entry to Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 is subject to a place Afternoon Kindergarten being available.

A limited number of afternoon only sessions are available. Girls and boys may join afternoon Kindergarten in the term in which they turn three.

Although there is no formal assessment for entry to Kindergarten, all applicants are invited to attend a ‘play’ session when they will have the opportunity to meet staff and current pupils. The ‘play’ session helps us, and parents, to determine whether Hampton Pre-Prep will provide an environment in which their child will thrive.

Reception - Year 2 Admission to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 is for ‘occasional’ places only.

Subject to a place being available, applicants will be invited to spend time with prospective classmates to assess if they will enjoy and benefit from the broad curriculum on offer.

Year 3 In Year 3 we increase from a one-form to a two-form entry. The additional places are filled by external applicants.

Boys attending the Pre-Prep transfer to the Prep School automatically at the end of Year 2, subject to meeting the required standards of behaviour and progress.

Hampton School Assured Places

A number of boys gain entry to Hampton School via an Assured Place Scheme. As part of the School’s internal assessment programme, ageappropriate tests are undertaken throughout the academic year, providing boys at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep (from Year 2 to the end of Year 5) with the opportunity to be awarded an Assured Place to Hampton at 11. Boys entering the Prep from other schools may also be awarded an Assured Place to Hampton at 11, as a result of their performance in our entry assessments or via our ongoing assessment process.

Regardless of the Assured Place Scheme, all boys receive excellent preparation for 11+ enabling them transfer to a wide range of senior schools.

Many boys gain Academic, Art, Music and All-Rounder Scholarships.

Hampton Pre-Prep Girls At the end of Year 2, girls also move on to their next school. Girls are prepared for 7+ assessments at a variety of schools, including the junior departments of Lady Eleanor Holles School, Surbiton High School, St Catherine’s School, Claremont Fan Court School and Radnor House.

For more information, please call020 8979 1844 or email admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk

The School Office is located at Hampton Prep School and the postal address is: Gloucester Road, Hampton, TW12 2UQ (between 55 & 55a Gloucester Road)

By road: Pre-Prep From the A311: turn onto A312 Uxbridge Road at the traffic lights.

Go over the railway bridge to the mini roundabout, take the first exit onto Broad Lane. Continue along Broad Lane and take the third turning on the left into Wensleydale Road. Hampton Pre-Prep School is approximately half a mile on the right hand side.

There is no visitor parking on either site but both Gloucester Road and Wensleydale Road have unrestricted parking. We would kindly ask that visitors refrain from parking in Wensleydale Gardens and park with due consideration for our neighbours.

Fixtures: For all fixtures at the Prep School please park considerately.

Access to Carlisle Park is via Wensleydale Road.

Prep From the A311: turn onto A312 Uxbridge Road at the traffic lights.

Go over the railway bridge to the mini roundabout, take the first exit onto Broad Lane and turn immediately left into Gloucester Road. Hampton Prep School is approximately a third of a mile on the right hand side.

By rail: Hampton Station is a short walk from both Schools and is on the Waterloo – Shepperton Branch Line.

Pre-Prep Exit the train on the London-bound side of the station, turn right along Ashley Road, continue into Wensleydale Road and bear left at the green.

Hampton Pre-Prep School is 50 yards on the left (5 minute walk from the Station).

Prep Exit the train on the London-bound side of the station, turn right along Ashley Road, continue into Wensleydale Road. At the green continue straight on along Gloucester Road, Hampton Prep School is approximately 500 yards on the left (10 minute walk from the station).

By bus: Via the 111 heading towards Heathrow Central: disembark at Hampton Station, cross over the pedestrian railway bridge, turn right along Ashley Road - continue as above for the respective sites.

Via the R70 heading towards Nurserylands Shopping Centre, Hampton: disembark at the Nightingale Road stop, walk in the Richmond direction to Wensleydale Road – continue as above for the respective sites.

On arrival:

School Coaches The children attending Hampton Prep come from a wide catchment area and those in Years 3 and above are able to make use of the Hampton and Lady Eleanor Holles Schools’ Coach Service, which runs a large number of routes each day. For further details on routes and availability please contact the Coach Co-ordinator on 020 8783 4106 or email coaches@hamptonschool.org.uk.

To help reduce the impact of traffic on the environment we urge parents to adopt a responsible attitude towards travel arrangements. To this end

our Junior Safety Officers in Year 5 are working hard to set up carsharing amongst parents and to raise awareness amongst their fellow pupils.

We also arrange Cycling Proficiency Training for boys in Years 5 and 6 to encourage those living close enough to ride to School.

Gloucester Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2UQ Tel: 020 8979 1844 Email: admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk Twitter: @Hampton_Prep

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