Address: 24 Thornton Road, London SW12 0LF
Website: whitehouseschool.com
Founded: 1985
Pupils: 230, co-ed
Ages: 3-11
Termly Fees: £7,340-£7,958
Head Teacher: Joe Knight
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Early registration essential, places allocated in order of registration. Settling-in day for children aged 1-6
Contact: Admissions; 020 8674 9514 or [email protected]
School Visits: Weekly show-rounds available by appointment only. Contact above to arrange
The Curriculum
The White House Prep School offers an excellent education, as recently confirmed by the ISI. It delivers strong literacy, maths, extra-curricular lessons and activities. Children relish challenges, enjoy working together to solve problems, have an excellent attitude to learning and are both enthusiastic and eager to participate.
Games & The Arts
PE is an integral part of the curriculum at The White House and all pupils enjoy sports lessons four times a week, including swimming and gymnastics from reception to year six and traditional sports such as netball, football, hockey, rugby, cricket and tennis. The annual drama production and art exhibition are highlights in the school’s calendar, and illustrate its commitment to performing and creative arts and involvement of all children in these activities.
Pastoral Care
The school provides an outstanding education, which is shown through excellent 11+ results and achievements from pupils throughout the year. More importantly, the children are happy. They are encouraged to develop emotionally as well as intellectually and the ISI commented that both pupils’ personal and moral development was excellent. Dedicated and experienced staff work closely with parents to enable all children to excel as people with confidence. The school has two ELSAs to support with any emotional needs.
Recent Scholarships
Over 50 percent of pupils receive academic, music, sports and all-round scholarships to top London day schools and boarding schools when they leave at 11+. Future schools include Dulwich College, Alleyn’s, Beneden, JAGS, Emmanuel, Brighton College, City of London Boys, Westminster and Francis Holland.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
A culture of supporting one another combined with a safe, inspiring, engaging and fun learning environment that sets high expectations and ensures children have an empowering educational experience.
Outstanding Characteristics
Its new ‘super curriculum’ encourages and supports independent thinking. Smaller class sizes ensure there is no ‘forgotten middle’. The school feels like one big family, developing strong self-esteem in pupils who are confident but without arrogance.
