Camden Hill Preparatory School

Camden Hill Preparatory School is a co-educational independent preparatory school located in the leafy Primrose Hill area of Camden, serving pupils aged 4 to 13. The school provides an enriched version of the English National Curriculum designed to prepare children thoroughly for entry to leading London day schools and prestigious boarding schools at 11+ and 13+. The academic programme covers Key Stages 1 and 2 with a strong grounding in English, mathematics, and science, alongside a broad curriculum that includes history, geography, religious studies, French from Reception, art, music, drama, and physical education. In Years 5 and 6, pupils are guided through a structured programme of 11+ preparation, with practice papers, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and interview technique coaching. For those continuing to 13+, the school offers a rigorous Year 7 and 8 curriculum aligned with Common Entrance and scholarship examination requirements. The school occupies a converted Victorian townhouse with a modern rear extension, providing bright, well-proportioned classrooms, a dedicated science laboratory, an art studio with natural light, a music room, and a small library. The walled garden serves as an outdoor learning space and play area, while organised sport takes place at nearby Regent's Park playing fields, where pupils have access to cricket, football, netball, and athletics facilities under the supervision of specialist PE staff. Camden Hill Prep is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and has received commendations for the quality of pupils' academic and personal development. Class sizes are capped at 18, ensuring individual attention and allowing teachers to identify and support each child's strengths and areas for development. The school has an excellent track record of placing leavers at their first-choice senior schools. Recent destinations include City of London School, Highgate, University College School (UCS), North London Collegiate, South Hampstead High School, and boarding schools such as Eton, Harrow, and Oundle. Academic, music, and art scholarships are regularly won by departing pupils. Extracurricular activities include chess club, coding club, school orchestra, chamber choir, a Lent term dramatic production, and an annual residential trip from Year 4. The pastoral system is led by form teachers supported by a deputy head for pastoral care, ensuring a warm and nurturing school environment. Annual tuition fees range from GBP 15,000 to GBP 22,000 depending on the year group. Registration is recommended at least two years before the preferred entry point, with main intakes at Reception and Year 3. Occasional places may become available in other year groups.