Private school in Welling

“What an amazing nursery. The staff are genuinely caring and kind, and their positivity is refreshing. From the first day they made our one and a half year old daughter feel comfortable and valued, and we are so grateful for the experience she’s had here. Every day our daughter comes home in a joyful mood and it’s clear that the nursery has had a positive impact on her development. We’ve noticed her confidence growing, along with new skills she’s picked up along the way. We didn’t know what to expect with the nursery experience as first time parents but, this nursery has far exceeded anything we could have hoped for. If it were possible, we would choose this staff to support and care for both of our daughters throughout their nursery experience. We highly recommend it to any family looking for an engaging and supportive environment for their child.”

“Have been taking my 6 year old daughter for 3:1 swimming lessons with Brian at Swimming Class UK since she was 3 years. When she started she was afraid of getting her face wet. Now she is a confident and strong swimmer. She loves the lessons and it's a joy watching her learn and grow.”

“What a fantastic experience! I have learned SO much at Rugby last week. The professional teachers were amazing and approachable to this diverse group of participants of all ages, from all walks of life! I have now been playing for almost three years, after a 20-odd year hiatus, so extremely nervous to play in front of a 'live' audience. Thank you to Sam and Maciej for their warmth, dedication and encouragement! Excellent value for money. Highly recommend. Hope to be back soon.”

“We feel so lucky to have found such an incredible place for our little girl. She loves going every day and is learning so much in such a warm, caring and accommodating environment we could not be happier.”

“There are good teachers Great school !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“I was looking to do some martial arts training to get flexible and fit and started with Shaolin Xiu in 2022. Though my initial expectation was to get some physical fitness, Shifu Yan Xiu opened doors to an entire suite of options for an overall physical, mental & spiritual transformation. Over the past 2.5 years, the Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Meditation and Shifu's teachings and knowledge share on all aspects of life, have immensely helped to have balance and control of all aspects of life. I would strongly recommend Shaolin Xiu to anyone who is looking to get a hold of their overall well being.”

“Hampton Hill Nursery School is the most nurturing and thoughtful nursery and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. We adore it and both my boys are so happy there. The staff are so kind and caring, the activities so well thought out and it really feels like a home from home for my boys. Plus it recently received Ofsted outstanding award with nothing to improve on which doesn’t get better than that.”

“We joined PGP two years ago when our eldest started in Y3, moving from the state sector, and we loved it so much we moved our younger son in Y2 last year rather than wait another year. We looked at numerous local private schools and felt that this hidden gem was ideal for our sons. It’s rigorous enough to satisfy our learning expectations without creating a stressful environment for the boys. The small class sizes mean teachers can really get to know their students and, in turn, children feel nurtured and valued. With subjects, such as English and Maths, streamed in KS2 so that the children are in even smaller groups, so much more, effective, learning is possible without a noisy environment to contend against. Given its size all the children and teachers know each other and there really is a great community feel when one attends assemblies or performances. We have been nothing but impressed by the school, this ranges from admin staff to teachers. There is a constant “can do” positive attitude that permeates it’s culture and I have found that there is clear and prompt communication between the school and parents. For example, pre-Corona, parents were allowed to come in on Friday mornings, during registration, to look through their children’s books and teachers are happy to give feedback/ suggestions throughout the term so the first you hear about any issues will not be at parents’ evening. We were particularly blown away by the way in which the school responded and adapted to the pressures put upon it as a result of Covid-19, especially when compared against other private schools offering nothing near the level we enjoyed. What a rollercoaster of a first year for the Head, Mr Faulkner! Hats off to him and all the amazing teachers! Teaching continued throughout the period, using a variety of IT based resources. Every teacher I saw or heard on Zoom, whether form teachers or specialist, were exemplary in their interactions with the children. As we all now know it’s exhausting to hold meetings on Zoom but they were faultless in the way they taught the children and never revealed exhaustion or stress. PGP responded quickly to parents’ concerns and were open to adapting to suit particular classes. The traditional curriculum continued as did additional subjects, such as art, music and PE which all help round and balance the children and remind them that normally learning is in all areas and there was no reason not to continue in this way. They even continued with assemblies and weekly merit certificates to keep up the whole school morale. I was also impressed that they maintained their pastoral role, ensuring that children’s mental health wasn’t ignored. I see that they will be holding mindfulness sessions in the Autumn term. As with other private schools they offer great pre and post school clubs as well as additional lessons, such as music and LAMDA, that are organised through the day. We can only go on our experience but we would certainly recommend checking it out and hopefully you’ll be as impressed as we were!”

“Great school. My son started there in OG (Year 6) last September and loves it. Kids are bright, parents are friendly and the teaching seems excellent. Doesn't matter what you are into (music, sport etc.) they seem to cater for it. Although it's a private school, it's a lot less snobby than some state schools - especially some of the Grammar schools.”

“Hampton Court House implements intellect, values and independence in each and every student. The school's unique and subtle qualities of love, equality and a passion for learning emanates an atmosphere of compassion and enlightenment. As a former student I can say with confidence that my life and mind would be in an entirely different state, and not one I would adhere to. Hampton Court House can and should be perceived as a statement against the dire condition and appalling lack of care our education system has employed on schooling. This school trumps the illogical parts of traditionalism and has revolutionized the way schooling is conducted in order to harness a wide array of qualities and skills that students benefit greatly from. Furthermore HCH actually prepares students for later life and teaches them about wider society, which is a huge benefit and difference compared to most other schools. Students leave HCH feeling immensely motivated and prepared to achieve great things.”

“Friendly staff. Excellent environment for students to reach their full potential.”

“Our daughter (now in year 8) has been at Edge Grove since year 6 having spent all her previous schooling in the French system. We joined the school at a time when the new headmaster, Me Evans, was still putting in place his vision, but we felt that he knew exactly what he was wanting to do, and we completely bought into that vision. We have not been disappointed. The pastoral care has been first rate, particularly helping our daughter in the transition to a British Independent school. From what we have seen, any pastoral issues are dealt with speedily and sensitively. Great emphasis is put on politeness and creating the right environment for learning, whilst enjoying everything that the school has to offer. The education curriculum is innovative, supportive and stretching, and the school is doing a fantastic job of supporting all year 8 pupils in preparation for CE, truly differentiating based on the schools they are applying to and the exams they will be taking. Extra-curriculum activities are great too - the Director of Music is fantastic and the improvement in the quality of all school music activities has been marked, while the head of girls' games is really raising the bar too. Staff go beyond what one might expect and respond rapidly and helpfully to any questions or concerns. The parent community is friendly and welcoming. The school certainly deserves its recent rating of Excellent in all regards from the Independent Schools Inspection. I highly recommend the school to any prospective parent.”

“This skl was too live especially at skl journey Alex Mcleod Forever! Keep On going It is Jaden Remember me!!!!”

“One of the best schools in the country”

“IMPRESSIVE A LEVEL RESULTS 2019 There were lots smiling faces today at Bancroft’s this morning. After the long 6 weeks wait for this year’s A Level results. We are delighted to report that 65.8% of all A levels taken were graded at either A* or A grade with 85.2% of them at grades A*, A or B. All eleven of the students who held offers from either Oxford or Cambridge have had their places confirmed, with the majority of other pupils achieving the necessary grades for their first choice universities. The main feeling amongst the pupils seemed to be relief that the stress had come to an end and that they can now get on with their summer and their futures. Theva said “I’m just glad it is all over, I can relax now.” Joseph offered some advice for next year’s cohort, “Do something the day before – just take your mind off things. And stay off social media, there are too many rumours about grade boundaries!” Many pupils did better than they had expected; Eloise was celebrating her 3 A*s and place at Bristol, “I’m really shocked. I was busy looking up clearing yesterday and I thought I had been given the wrong results envelope this morning.” Tom shared her joy, “I’ve done way better than I thought. I honestly thought I had failed and didn’t expect to do this well (A*, A, A) so I’m taking up my place for English and History at Sheffield. Caroline said that she resorted to watching Netflix throughout the night as she couldn’t sleep; her fears were unfounded as she achieved the grades needed for her International Business with French degree in Edinburgh. Head Simon Marshall said, “We’d like to congratulate our leavers of 2019 who have achieved impressive results this year. The new reformed, linear A Levels aim to be demanding and challenging, and we are delighted that so many of our leavers have done so well and have obtained places at their chosen universities.”

“One of the best school in Harrow very nice teachers”

“Best school for flourishing in positive environment with excellent education,sports and music. Thanks”

“Wonderful school and extremely supportive teachers. I highly recommend the school.”

“A great school where my daughter is allowed to grow up being protected by outside influences but also taught how to adapt within the world we live in as she grows up.”

“I am a new retiree and have recently become a volunteer at Barnfield Riding for Disabled/Riding School. I didn’t know what to expect …but the kindness and expert care shown to the horses and clients is exactly what I hoped. At age 66..and having not ridden for many many years..I have been inspired by the staff here to soon start my own riding lessons and aim to get back in the saddle…something I never thought I would ever do. I unreservedly recommend. (maybe anyone reading this might consider volunteering too?)”

“My son joined the school in year 6; from the first month at school, I saw a completely different child; Happy and confident, that he missed in his previous school. He loves going to school, enjoys education and atmosphere of creativity, care and compassion. I strongly recommend Bishop Challoner School!!”

“Absolutely delightful school. The deputy head is so passionate about the school and all the staff we have met so far have been incredibly warm and welcoming.”

“Ive been Master Lui's student for several months now and each week I look forward to attending his classes. There are drills to improve fitness and technique, and he has a high standard when teaching patterns. And the best thing is that although he has many students, he always seems to find time for everyone.”

“Annemount is the most amazing prep school. It provides well-rounded education in a supportive and nurturing environment with focus on self independence and confidence . The teachers are dedicated and go above and beyond to help every child succeed. The head Geraldine is phenomenal and truly cares on a personal level about each child and their development. One thing I love the most about Annemount is parental involvement, from various social evenings to “bring you're mum/dad to school morning” you will get to know every parent at the school. Both my boys have absolutely thrived at this school with my eldest passing the 7+ and continuing his education at a highly academic school in north London.”

“Wonderful local school. Very small catchment area. Ofsted outstanding 2017.”

“A hidden gem but for those in the know it’s a really great school.”