Welcome to Hendon Prep

Rated 'Excellent in all areas' by the ISI in January 2023, Hendon Prep is a small independent Day School and Preschool in north London for girls and boys from 3 -11 years old.

We are an inclusive, friendly, family-feel school which nurtures excellence in a diverse culture. We promote and celebrate wellbeing alongside academic attainment.

At Hendon Prep we see and develop the potential in every child. Our children engage enthusiastically with knowledge, embrace new ideas and are intellectually stimulated and extended beyond their age, resulting in excellent academic outcomes and confident independent learners.

We would be delighted to talk to you about our wonderful school and share with you what a Hendon Prep education has to offer your child.

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Prepared for

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Our broad and creative curriculum challenges pupils on a daily basis, building confidence and curiosity and helping them to discover a life-long love of learning.

Academic Excellence

Prepared for

PUPIL WELLBEING

As a school which values academic attainment and pupil wellbeing equally, the environment we have created at Hendon Prep ensures that every child feels valued, included, and represented.

Prepared for

11 PLUS

Hendon Prep pupils consistently achieve excellent results at 11+, enabling them to move on to some of the most selective senior schools in the country.

11+ Preparation

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Unlocking Every Child's Potential

Come experience the warmth and dedication of our Hendon Prep community and see first-hand how we nurture and develop the potential of all our children.

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Inspection report

EXCELLENT in all areas

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2023

We are delighted to announce that following our ISI Inspection in January we have achieved ‘excellent in all areas’.

A double “excellent” is the highest possible outcome for a school during an Educational Quality Inspection.

We are so proud of what the inspectors said about our school and in particular that they recognised:

“The school meets its aim to stretch and challenge pupils to achieve the best they can as individual learners”.

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FACILITIES & LOCATION

Situated in the leafy north London suburb of Hendon

The school provides a fantastic range of facilities to enhance pupils’ learning and experience. We have bright and well-resourced classrooms, complete with an ICT suite, dedicated Art and Design studio, music room, library and a fully equipped science laboratory.

A large playground and outside classroom give pupils much needed space for play and outdoor learning. With a planting area, amphitheatre, Astroturf football and netball pitch and giant chess board, playtimes are full of fun at Hendon Prep.

Besides using the wonderful playground for sports and PE lessons, the school also makes use of fabulous local facilities such as Poolside Manor Swimming Pool and Power League.

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My children have been studying at Hendon Preparatory school for the past 2 years. I have noticed great improvement not only academically, but also in terms of their confidence and other important life skills.

– Hendon Prep Parent

Awards

Shortlisted 2024

We are delighted to announce that Hendon Prep has been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year 2024. This recognition highlights our dedication to fostering an exceptional educational environment rooted in Stretch, Diversity, and Inclusion. At Hendon Prep, we celebrate our multicultural community, embracing diverse backgrounds, faiths, and languages to ensure every individual thrives.

Finalist 2024

We're thrilled to announce that Hendon Prep has been named a Finalist in the Muddy's Best School Awards 2024 for Best Experiential Learning! Judges were impressed by our innovative teaching methods and engaging learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. This award is a testament to our Enrichment Afternoon initiative, reflecting the dedication of our teaching team and students who collaboratively developed it to enhance our dynamic and inclusive curriculum.

ISA Award Winners 2022

We are proud to have won the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion! This recognition highlights the hard work of our staff and students in promoting EDI and celebrates the strength of our diverse, multicultural community. With "Stretch, Diversity, and Inclusion" at the heart of our ethos, this award remains close to our hearts.

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We are all pretty big fans of Mr Foley as well 😁

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We are all pretty big fans of Mr Foley as well 😁

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#HendonPrep would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Lunar New Year! 🧧

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#HendonPrep would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Lunar New Year! 🧧

We are thoroughly enjoying reading the lovely comments coming through in our annual Voice of the Parent survey – thank you for sharing your thoughts!

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #CognitaWay #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep #northlondonprepschool #independentschools #independenteducation #primaryeducation #education @cognitaschools @goodschoolsguide

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We are thoroughly enjoying reading the lovely comments coming through in our annual Voice of the Parent survey – thank you for sharing your thoughts!

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #CognitaWay #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep #northlondonprepschool #independentschools #independenteducation #primaryeducation #education @cognitaschools @goodschoolsguide

Thank you to everyone who has completed our annual Voice of the Parent survey.

If you haven’t had the chance yet, we would greatly value your feedback. Your input is essential in helping us shape the future – we truly appreciate your time and thoughts.

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Thank you to everyone who has completed our annual Voice of the Parent survey.

If you haven’t had the chance yet, we would greatly value your feedback. Your input is essential in helping us shape the future – we truly appreciate your time and thoughts.

Join us for our Open Morning on Wednesday 29th January and discover what a #HendonPrep education has to offer.

Our Open Mornings offer prospective families a glimpse into daily life at Hendon Prep. During your visit, you will enjoy a personalised guided tour led by our Year 6 pupils, giving you a chance to see the school from their perspective. You will also have the opportunity to speak with our Headteacher and members of the Hendon Prep teaching team and ask any questions you may have.

We believe that seeing our school in action is the best way to determine if it is the right fit for your family. To reserve your spot, please click the link in our bio.

We look forward to welcoming you!

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #CognitaWay #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep #northlondonprepschool #independentschools #independenteducation #primaryeducation #education @cognitaschools @goodschoolsguide

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Join us for our Open Morning on Wednesday 29th January and discover what a #HendonPrep education has to offer.

Our Open Mornings offer prospective families a glimpse into daily life at Hendon Prep. During your visit, you will enjoy a personalised guided tour led by our Year 6 pupils, giving you a chance to see the school from their perspective. You will also have the opportunity to speak with our Headteacher and members of the Hendon Prep teaching team and ask any questions you may have.

We believe that seeing our school in action is the best way to determine if it is the right fit for your family. To reserve your spot, please click the link in our bio.

We look forward to welcoming you!

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #CognitaWay #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep #northlondonprepschool #independentschools #independenteducation #primaryeducation #education @cognitaschools @goodschoolsguide

🌟🎶 Celebrating Chinese New Year with Music! 🎶🌟

As we prepare to welcome the Chinese New Year on 29 January, our Year 3 pupils have been diving into the world of traditional Chinese music!

Today, they had the chance to explore the guqin – a stunning, seven-stringed instrument from the zither family that dates back thousands of years. 🎵✨

Historically cherished by scholars and artists, the guqin is known for its elegance, beauty, and refinement.

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #WeAreCognita #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep @cognitaschools

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🌟🎶 Celebrating Chinese New Year with Music! 🎶🌟

As we prepare to welcome the Chinese New Year on 29 January, our Year 3 pupils have been diving into the world of traditional Chinese music!

Today, they had the chance to explore the guqin – a stunning, seven-stringed instrument from the zither family that dates back thousands of years. 🎵✨

Historically cherished by scholars and artists, the guqin is known for its elegance, beauty, and refinement.

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #WeAreCognita #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep @cognitaschools

🌟 Welcome back to school, everyone!🌟

It was lovely to see so many happy faces this morning. We hope you all had a lovely break and are looking forward to an exciting Spring Term.

As always, we have a busy calendar and our children will be diving straight back into exciting lessons, engaging activities, all delivered through a fully enriched curriculum bringing learning to life for all our children across all subjects.

WELCOME BACK #hendonprep

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🌟 Welcome back to school, everyone!🌟

It was lovely to see so many happy faces this morning. We hope you all had a lovely break and are looking forward to an exciting Spring Term.

As always, we have a busy calendar and our children will be diving straight back into exciting lessons, engaging activities, all delivered through a fully enriched curriculum bringing learning to life for all our children across all subjects.

WELCOME BACK #hendonprep

As we come to the end of a busy and wonderful term at Hendon Prep, we would like to thank all our parents for their support and encouragement.

Wishing you a joyful and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term starting on Monday 6th January 2025.

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #WeAreCognita #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep @cognitaschools

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As we come to the end of a busy and wonderful term at Hendon Prep, we would like to thank all our parents for their support and encouragement.

Wishing you a joyful and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term starting on Monday 6th January 2025.

#Alwaysprepared #Stretch #Diversity #inclusion #WeAreCognita #prepschoollife #northlondonmums #londonlife #londonschool #londoneducation #privateschoollife #privateschool #prepschoollife #prepschoollondon #northlondonprep @cognitaschools

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Our children learn in an environment where they feel represented and included. Our broad and creative curriculum challenges pupils to think critically, develop curiosity, confidence, and independence, ensuring that they are prepared for whatever they encounter, in school and beyond.

Your child's learning journey

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs old

Reception

4 - 5 yrs old

Pre-Prep

5 - 7 yrs old

Prep

7 - 11 yrs old

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