Welcome to Hendon Prep
Hendon Prep is a small, co-educational independent day school and preschool in North London for children aged 3 to 11. At Hendon Prep, our mission is simple yet powerful: to Empower, Inspire and Include.
We ignite personalised learning journeys that enable every child to transform their strengths into excellence, their passions into achievement, and their potential into success. Through expert teaching and innovative digital tools, we inspire exceptional progress and prepare pupils with confidence for the world of tomorrow. We celebrate diversity and nurture a truly inclusive environment one where every child feels secure, valued, heard and happy.
Alongside our excellent academic reputation and outstanding 11+ outcomes for families who prefer not to follow the 11+ exam route, we offer an automatic transfer pathway to Mount House School, also part of the Blenheim Schools Group. So, at Hendon Prep, you genuinely get the best of both worlds: a traditional prep school also with a through‑school pathway that gives your child real choice at 11+.
Our Aims:
• Empower Personal Growth
• Inspire Through Innovation
• Include Every Voice
Our recent ISI Inspection Report highlighted the exceptional care and nurture our pupils receive. It affirmed our core belief: when a child is known, understood, and valued, they flourish discovering their passions and grow in confidence. Our small class sizes ensure this. Our teachers inspire curiosity, celebrate individuality, and guide children to discover their strengths.
Learning at Hendon Prep is personalised, never rushed, and never one‑size‑fits‑all. Childhood is preserved and cherished. We prepare pupils for a future that demands creativity, critical thinking, digital fluency, empathy, and resilience.
At Hendon Prep, every child is empowered to thrive today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our ongoing investment reflects our commitment to excellence. Developments include an immersive classroom, the creation of the FAB Lab, innovation hub, major playground enhancements, a home-to-school bus service, a redesigned Learning Hub, and a bespoke Early Years environment.
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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.
Excellent Senior School Destinations: 2026
Hendon Prep Year 6 pupils consistently receive offers from top Senior Schools. Through hard work, determination, and the support of our dedicated staff, they secure a fantastic range of offers from leading senior schools - including a number of highly competitive scholarships.
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.
Awards
FINALIST 2025
We are delighted to have been named a Finalist for “Best Use of Education Technology” at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025! This recognition reflects of our innovative use of educational technology. EdTech is embedded in every aspect of learning — from AI-powered platforms and wellbeing tools to online safety and inclusion initiatives — empowering pupils to think critically, lead with courage, and shape technology with purpose.
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 Highly Commended 2026
We are proud to have been Highly Commended for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the ISA Awards 2026. This recognition celebrates the care woven into every school day, from the relationships our teachers build with each child to the friendships fostered through our houses and the close partnership we share with families.
National Whole School Wellbeing Silver Award
We are proud to be an accredited recipient of the National Wellbeing Award for Schools. This significant recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across our whole school community. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to flourish both academically and emotionally.
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A look back at a brilliant day of football for our U11s at the Blenheim Championships!⚽️💜
There was plenty of action on the pitch but what we loved most was seeing the teamwork, encouragement and determination from our players throughout the day.
A fantastic opportunity to compete alongside pupils from across the Blenheim Schools and enjoy being part of a wider community.
Well played, team Hendon! 👏
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Join us for a coffee morning with our Leadership Team ☕️
It’s a chance for you to get to know our team, find out more about life at Hendon Prep and ask any questions you may have.
🗓️Friday 16th October
⏰9:30-10:30am
Book now: https://www.hendonprep.co.uk/make-an-enquiry/
We look forward to welcoming you!
We were delighted to enter our first ever esports team into the ISA Esports Competition this year!
Representing the school with enthusiasm, teamwork and determination, our pupils took part in a series of Minecraft-based challenges that required them to collaborate, communicate effectively and solve problems together under pressure.
Competing against teams from across the country, the children demonstrated impressive resilience, creativity and strategic thinking as they worked through a range of missions within the Minecraft world.
It was a fantastic opportunity to develop digital skills while showcasing the importance of teamwork, and we are incredibly proud of how they represented the school.
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What a brilliant day at the U11 Blenheim Football Championships! ⚽️🧤
Our U11 footballers had a fantastic time representing Hendon Prep, with plenty of competition, teamwork and lots of encouragement for one another throughout the day.
It was a wonderful opportunity for pupils across Blenheim Schools to come together, compete against one another and enjoy being part of the wider Blenheim community.
We are so proud of the way our team represented Hendon Prep, both on and off the pitch. A big well done to everyone who took part and thank you to Duncombe School for organising such an enjoyable day!
Congratulations to Milbourne Lodge, this year’s Blenheim Champions!🏆
Swipe through to see a few moments from the day ⚽️📸
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Happy World Teachers’ Day!🍎
Today we celebrate our wonderful teachers who inspire curiosity, build confidence and make a difference to our children’s lives every single day.
Thank you for the patience, creativity, encouragement and care you bring to the classroom - and for helping every child feel supported to learn, grow and flourish. 💜
Happy World Teachers’ Day to all our incredible teachers!
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Come and discover Pre-School at Hendon Prep💜
Our Stay & Play session gives prospective Pre-School children the chance to explore the space, play freely and become familiar with their surroundings alongside a parent.
🗓️Thursday 8th October
⏰14:00-14:45pm
👧Ages 3-4 years
Places are limited and are available to Pre-School applicants.
Contact our admissions team for more information:
📞020 8203 7727
📧Admissions@hendonprep.co.uk
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To celebrate European Day of Languages on Tuesday, our Year 6 students prepared and delivered a series of exciting workshops, each focusing on a different country: France, Ireland and Greece.
The children took part in a variety of engaging activities, including traditional French dancing, perfume making, decorating Irish leprechaun hats, creating Greek mythology masks and completing a Greek-themed ten-obstacle course.
It was a wonderful afternoon filled with fun, creativity, and learning. The children enjoyed discovering more about the cultures, traditions and heritage of different European countries, while sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge with others.
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We were delighted to welcome families and representatives from senior schools to our Senior Schools Fair this week.
The event gave families the opportunity to discover a range of senior schools, learn about their admissions processes and ask questions about the next stage of their child’s education.
Thank you to all the schools who joined us and shared their knowledge, and to our families for coming along and making it such a wonderful event!
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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.
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