Hendon Preparatory School
· NW4 1TD
Hendon Prep is a small, inclusive day school in North London serving ages 3–11 with a mission centred on personalisation, innovation, and celebrating diversity. The school emphasises emotional wellbeing and nurture alongside academic rigour, with small class sizes enabling genuinely tailored learning. A recent ISI inspection commended the exceptional care and pastoral environment. An automatic progression pathway to Mount House School (Sixth Form) offers families continuity without mandatory 11+ exams.
- →Small class sizes enabling personalised learning and close pastoral relationships
- →Strong 11+ outcomes combined with non-selective throughput to Mount House (Blenheim Group)
- →Explicit focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and preserving childhood alongside academic challenge
- →Substantial ongoing investment in facilities (FAB Lab, immersive classroom, Early Years redesign)
- →Accessible North London location with home-to-school bus service
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from individualised attention, nurturing environments, and a balanced approach to academics and creative development. Families seeking continuity through the school years and valuing emotional intelligence alongside academic progress.
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Contact & visit
20 Tenterden Grove, Hendon, London
NW4 1TD
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Hendon Preparatory School?
Day fees at Hendon Preparatory School are approximately £22,629 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Hendon Preparatory School?
Hendon Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Hendon Preparatory School a boarding school?
Hendon Preparatory School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Hendon Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Hendon Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine personalisation and small class sizes enabling individual attention
✓Warm, inclusive, emotionally nurturing pastoral environment
✓Strong academic outcomes, especially for 11+ progression
✓Investment in facilities and innovation (FAB Lab, immersive learning spaces)
✓Preservation of childhood joy and reduced testing pressure
Common concerns
!Smaller school may offer fewer specialist facilities or competitive extracurricular depth than larger independents
!Limited sixth-form options (reliant on feeder partnership with Mount House)
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected (though recent ISI report positive)