Private Primary School in Clapham, South London

Parkgate House School, South London:
Located in Clapham, South London, directly opposite Clapham Common, Parkgate House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school serving Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory students ages 2-11. We provide specialist teachers, a rich curriculum and a reputation for equipping children for success at many of the country’s leading senior schools. With only 230 pupils across the Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory years, we take pride in getting to know every child just that little bit better.

Independent, Co-educational Preparatory School Programmes:
From our caring and nurturing Montessori Nursery - where children first benefit from our use of specialist teachers - to the carefully structured learning environment of the Pre-Prep years and the successes of our curriculum that is further enriched by our established after-school activities and our extra-curricular programme.

Montessori Nursery (2½ - 4 years)
Following the Early Years’ national curriculum for the foundation years, each day includes a wide range of activities to help develop each child’s physical, cognitive and social skills. The building blocks necessary for future successes in reading, writing and number work are established, and simple, fun activities develop coordination and fine motor skills.

Our Montessori Nursery isn’t simply a happy, safe environment, where children learn through activity; they are allowed to develop at their own pace and are made to feel confident and able to achieve.Through the use of specialist teachers, subjects such as French, music, art, ballet and drama are gently and carefully brought to life.

Pre-Preparatory School (4 - 7 years)
With an emphasis on English, mathematics and science, the Pre-Prep curriculum also includes: French, humanities, ICT, ballet, drama, karate, swimming, music and sport. Pre-Prep school life begins by introducing children to the basic skills required for successful learning and focuses on creating enquiring minds.

Nurturing children for who they are, learning takes place in extremely happy, enthusiastic and energetic small class sizes, where each child is helped to achieve his or her full potential. Our specialist teachers and broad curriculum play an increasingly important role as children progress through the Pre-Prep years.

Preparatory School (7 - 11 years)
Creating well-rounded, highly capable individuals, our Preparatory environment encourages all pupils to flourish, enjoy school and have lots of fun along the way. Promoting self-confidence and independence in a happy, stimulating environment, our curriculum includes mathematics, English, science, humanities, French, Latin, various sporting activities, ballet, karate, horse riding and swimming.

It is a testimony to our approach and commitment to involve parents at each stage of their child’s education that Parkgate House pupils typically go on to succeed at some of the country’s premier independent schools.

Co-Curricular Programmes:
- ICT Facilities
- Languages (Latin / French)
- Drama
- Music
- Enrichment
- Trips and Workshops
- Sports (Football, Rugby, Netball Hockey, Cricket)