2 Pilgrims Place, Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead, London NW3 1NG
10 reasons to choose The Academy School, Hampstead
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The Academy School, Hampstead has a Schoolsmith Score® of 76. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Hampstead and one of the 7 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
The Academy School, Hampstead is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (70%/30%) between the ages of 6 and 13 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. The Academy School, Hampstead fees are £8,102 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT and lunches.
Average class size
The Academy School, Hampstead has one class per year and an average class size of 14 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Academy School leavers are one of 30 London, Middlesex and Hertfordshire independent schools. Leavers’ destination choices are widespread, but Merchant Taylor’s School usually accounts for 15% of leavers, and Mill Hill School for 10%. 10%-20% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
The Academy School, Hampstead curriculum
School curriculum follows the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum. It also includes PSHE, French, Latin. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for most subjects throughout.
Sport at The Academy School, Hampstead
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at The Academy School, Hampstead
Art, music and dance are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the English and extra curricula. All pupils learn an instrument in class and half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Choir, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
There is no formal wraparound care, though clubs can extend the day from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
Find another school near The Academy School, Hampstead
University College School, Junior Branch & Pre-Prep (0.2 miles); Devonshire House Preparatory School (0.3 miles); St Anthony’s School for Boys (0.4 miles).
New End Primary School (0.4 miles); Rosary Catholic Primary School, Hampstead (0.4 miles); Christ Church School, Hampstead (0.5 miles).
North Bridge House Senior School (0 miles); University College School (0.6 miles); South Hampstead High School (0.8 miles).
Parliament Hill School (1.5 miles); William Ellis School (1.5 miles); La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School (1.5 miles).