ᐅ Prep School Notting Hill ᐅ Pembridge Hall, London

Outstanding Prep Education in Notting Hill

Girls joining our Notting Hill Prep school are met with a wide variety of inspirational learning experiences. Our progressive Prep curriculum supports girls aged 7 to 11 and challenges them to unlock their full potential as academically accomplished, well-rounded individuals.

A dynamic and carefully planned educational programme guides pupils to outstanding achievements through leading academic provision and exam preparation. Many of our girls secure places at some of the top day and boarding schools in London, across the UK and beyond.

At our girls' Prep school in Notting Hill, we offer extensive extracurricular and co-curricular activities. In addition to challenging, inspiring and stimulating learners, these opportunities foster a diverse, in-demand skill set while cultivating learners’ unique talents.

Robust pastoral care at our Notting Hill Prep school instils valuable qualities, including independence, resilience, self-esteem, respect and humility, preparing learners for life outside Pembridge Hall.

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Why Choose our Prep School in Notting Hill?

An education at our premium girls' school in Notting Hill seeks to inspire, nurture and challenge pupils, providing a wealth of opportunities and empowering students to excel both in the classroom and outside of school. We develop our girls as individuals, with outstanding academic and pastoral support that encourages confidence, curiosity, ambition and takes a well-rounded approach to learning.

As well as a rigorous and inspiring curriculum, extracurriculars feature prominently in our Prep-school offering, ensuring that students of all skills and abilities can flourish in our nurturing and welcoming school environment.

We teach our students the importance of diligence and organisation, ensuring that they understand the need to prepare for the future, think independently and take an appropriate level of responsibility for their learning. Older pupils are expected to serve as role models for their younger counterparts and all students contribute to the wider school community.

At our girls' Prep school in Notting Hill we prepare students to transition to top day and boarding schools across the UK and beyond.

Our Prep School Curriculum

At our girls' Prep school in Notting Hill, we offer an innovative and ambitious curriculum, delivered by brilliant educators who empower our girls to do their best, fostering a relaxed and open atmosphere.

In Years 3-4, pupils develop a strong sense of academic responsibility, while in Years 5-6, we support each student as they rigorously prepare for their 11+ examinations. At this stage, we place greater emphasis on enquiry and critical thinking, while practical lessons cultivate their creativity and help them gain broader life skills and appreciate the interconnectivity between subjects. This varied programme allows pupils to move seamlessly into senior school.

Prep School Facilities

Our exquisite repurposed Georgian building at 10 Pembridge Square feature a range of excellent facilities.

Fully equipped and custom-built for a premium Preparatory education, our specialist spaces allow for engagement in various educational opportunities. We have a purpose-built Science Laboratory and an Innovation Space, housing robotics equipment, a green screen and virtual reality goggles to support creativity and project-based learning. Learners can also participate in physical activities using our spacious Gymnasium. Our light and airy Art Studio and Drama Studio (complete with stage lighting and a dazzling array of costumes and props) give children the opportunity to explore and develop in the performing and creative arts.

Language Immersion at Preparatory Level

Language is a key element of our Prep-school offering, allowing students to become skilled communicators and promoting appreciation of other cultures. We offer a range of languages in our core curriculum. As well as taking English as a subject, learners continue to develop their fluency in French, and can also explore Spanish and Latin. In addition, they can expand their knowledge by enrolling in any of our clubs devoted to languages.

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Prep School Teachers

At our Preparatory school in Notting Hill, we believe that our skilled staff are the key to our success. Our hand-picked Middle and Upper School teachers are highly motivated and will ensure that your child is challenged and prepared for future education. Our teachers have excellent qualifications in their field, dynamic personalities and a professional bearing. As a result, our girls enjoy learning and flourish in the nurturing, Pembridge Hall environment.

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Extracurricular Activities for Preparatory Students

At our girls’ Preparatory in Notting Hill, children are encouraged to explore and develop their unique skills. We provide girls with a host of exciting extracurriculars, from sports and the arts to language and cultural activities, all of which are designed to inspire and nurture them as individuals.

Netball is our primary sport as a school and we are incredibly proud of our exceptional players, who recently went on tour to Dubai. As our school enjoys access to Paddington Recreation Ground and Kensington Leisure Centre, learners also participate in football, hockey, cricket and rounders.

Among the many clubs that we offer our girls, the creative and performing art options such as Art Portfolio, Movie Making, Needlecraft and Musical Theatre, allow students to really elevate their skills with training from specialist educators.

We also invite girls with proven abilities to enrol in invitation-only groups. Swimming Squad, Orchestra, Advanced Netball and Chamber Choir are available solely at the Prep-school level and ensure children with extraordinary talents are supported and accommodated.

For the full list of clubs and sports that we offer as part of an ambitious, all-rounded education, please visit Extracurricular Activities

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Co-Curricular Activities at our Prep School

Learning at our excellent Prep school in Notting Hill is enhanced by a broad co-curricular programme. Exciting workshops, trips and speakers offer an added layer of depth to the core curriculum, boost engagement, and inspire our girls to identify and pursue their unique interests.

In Middle School, children embark on their first-ever residential trip, arranged by a specialist team, in the company of peers and teachers. A major cross-curricular project – Thinking, Enterprise and Design Week – aims to develop the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs of the future. Weekly assemblies with competitions and musical performances solidify bonds between the different year groups.

Despite being academically rigorous, the Upper School years are highly rewarding and feature a full line-up of enjoyable day trips, outings and concerts for enrichment. Among the highlights of Year 6 are a week-long culturally immersive trip to France, a business and enterprise project, and a high-quality drama production.

Discover how a forward-thinking Prep school education could unlock your child's full potential and help them achieve success at school and beyond.

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