Independent preparatory schools do not have to follow the National Curriculum or submit test results to the Department for Education so there is no individual school performance data or star rating.
Visit the school's website to learn more about their unique curriculum, policies on testing and common leaver destinations (a good indicator of pupil progress). See our About page for information on Choosing A Prep School.
School Description
We have two outstanding co-educational Nursery and Pre-Prep schools for children aged 2 years 0 months to 7 years.
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North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep Schools provide children with a rich and rounded start to school life from the day they turn 2 years old. Early learners are immersed in a fully rounded academic and extra-curricular programme, designed to develop the whole child and delivered by subject specialists from the very start of their educational journey. With individual support from early years experts, children make excellent progress in their learning and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. They tailor their provision to each child’s individual needs, establishing a genuine love of learning during the formative years of education and setting children on a clear path, to find their 'True North'.
North Bridge House Nursery School occupies a charming Victorian villa in leafy Hampstead, North London, complete with library and music facilities as well as an indoor gym and two beautifully large playgrounds.
Just a five minute walk away, North Bridge House Pre-Prep offers a natural and seamless transition into Reception. Pupils are prepared for the Prep school best suited to their unique needs and interests with a truly individualised provision - benefiting from 7+ preparation embedded into the curriculum and the option of a stress-free through education at North Bridge House.
North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead campus opened in September 2020, having been beautifully designed to provide a modern and unique educational experience with bright and airy classrooms. The school is complete with a multi-functional music and drama studio, a 3D immersive room, themed library and a sheltered, well-equipped playground.
The warm and nurturing environment, inspirational teaching and broad curriculum at each school altogether inspire children to become confident learners, while a wide range of extra-curricular activities - including school trips, performances and after school clubs - also contribute to pupils’ social and emotional development. Additional wraparound includes the popular Breakfast Club, T-Club and Holiday Club, so that when school's out, families still have reliable childcare solutions.
The daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2022 highlight the most recommended day nurseries in each region of the UK. The awards are based on over 22,000 reviews received between 1st March 2014 to 1st March 2022 from parents, relatives and guardians of children who attend the nurseries.
With a clean sweep of 5-star reviews and a review score of 10 out of 10, we are extremely proud to be one of only two top-rated nurseries in the whole of North London.
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
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