Why choose Banstead Prep?
Choosing a school is a complex and personal decision and we want to provide all the information that you need to find the school that’s right for your child, and you as a family. You’ll find more details in these pages, but here is a summary of what makes Banstead Prep special.
Academic Achievement
Our children make Excellent Academic Progress. At the end of each key stage of education, Banstead Prep has more than twice the number of children working ‘At Greater Depth’ than the national benchmark.
Children move on from Banstead Prep to a wide range of selective independent senior schools and grammar schools as well as state secondary schools, reflecting our commitment to finding the right school for each individual and tailoring our support and preparation for 11+ assessments.
Broad Curriculum
By offering a modern education with a broad, future focused curriculum provided by specialist subject teachers in senior school standard facilities, we create opportunities for children to be excited by and truly engaged with their learning, which leads naturally to academic success. This starts right from nursery and pre-school.
Facilities include a full-sized sports hall and all-weather surface sports pitch, science and STEM labs and drama and art studios. Technology is embedded in the classroom using iPads to support and enhance learning with creative activities, including individual devices for children in Years 3 – 6.
Diverse and Inclusive Community
ISI Inspectors visiting the school observed that “pupils of all backgrounds and cultures enjoy very constructive and inclusive relationships in a very diverse and well-integrated community” where “Pupils’ contributions to the wellbeing of others within the school are obvious, positive and highly effective.” We are proud of how staff, parents and children work together.
Modern education for a bright future
We are preparing our children for their future success, not just at secondary school, but at university and the workplace beyond. Whilst academic achievement plays an important part, the World Economic Forum says that employers are looking for broader skills and our curriculum explicitly and implicitly develops future skills through our eight Learner Powers.
