Summary
Pembridge Hall is a non-selective preparatory school for girls located in Notting Hill, London, England.[1] It is part of the Alpha Plus Group.
| Pembridge Hall School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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10 & 18 Pembridge Square , W2 4EH England | |
| Coordinates | 51°30′41″N 0°11′44″W / 51.51127°N 0.19546°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Preparatory day school |
| Established | 1979 |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Department for Education URN | 100531 Tables |
| Head | Sophie Banks |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 4 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 400~ |
| Colour(s) | Grey, Red |
| Website | www |
History edit
The origins of Pembridge Hall School stem from a convent school, 'Our Lady of Sion' which was founded in Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill in 1979 by the Sisters of Sion.[2]
In 1980, the school moved to 18 Pembridge Square, where the Lower School is currently based and became known for the first time as Pembridge Hall.
In 2002 the school was bought by the Alpha Plus Group and in the following year the Middle and Upper School expanded into number 10 Pembridge Square.[3][4]
Admissions edit
Pembridge Hall is a non-selective school. Applications for Kindergarten are processed by calendar month to ensure an even distribution of birthdays throughout the year. Applications for older pupils are subject to assessment and interview.[5]
Academics edit
Pupils study the full range of National Curriculum subjects as well as learning Philosophy and having the opportunity to take LAMDA lessons. Sport and the Arts feature strongly on the curriculum as well as a wide variety of both day and residential trips.
The 2010 ISI inspection report commended the school for its excellence in teaching, pastoral care and relationship with parents.[3]
Extra-curricular edit
Girls take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities during and after the school day. Music and sport are very well represented and the breadth of clubs allows for all girls to pursue their interests whether that be in cooking, fencing, chess, martial arts or Irish dancing.
At Pembridge Hall School, girls are allocated a House to which they will belong throughout their time at the school. There are four Houses, each one named after a famous woman.
| House | Namesake |
|---|---|
| Hepworth | Barbara Hepworth |
| Franklin | Rosalind Franklin |
| Nightingale | Florence Nightingale |
| Austen | Jane Austen |
Senior School Transition edit
Upon leaving Pembridge Hall, pupils typically gain entry to a range of London day schools including Godolphin and Latymer School, Francis Holland School, More House, Queen's College, London and St Paul's Girls' School. A number of pupils move on to boarding schools, including St Mary's School, Ascot and Wycombe Abbey.[6][better source needed]
References edit
- ^ "School Guide 2012". Tatler.
- ^ Sheppard, F.H.W., ed. (1973). 'Chepstow Villas and Pembridge Square area', Survey of London: volume 37: Northern Kensington. Courtesy of British History Online. pp. 258–275.
- ^ a b 2010 ISI Inspection Report
- ^ History of Pembridge Hall
- ^ "Pembridge Hall School - Admissions". www.pembridgehall.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Pembridge Hall School - Senior School Transition". www.pembridgehall.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
https://www.tatler.com/school/pembridge-hall-tatler-school-guide
External links edit
- School Website
- Profile on the ISC website
- https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2019/01/25/1548410430000/A-business-model-fit-to-educate-royalty/
- https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2019/03/28/1553775803000/The-Alpha-Plus-pension-problem-/
- https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2019/06/06/1559821404000/Alpha-Plus-is-still-losing-money/