ᐅ Wetherby Notting Hill ᐅ An Acclaimed Pre-Prep in Notting Hill

Wetherby School, Notting Hill

Wetherby School Notting Hill is an acclaimed pre-prep in Notting Hill, London, with a solid and widely recognised reputation for exceptional early childhood education for boys aged 4 to 8.

We support each boy by helping him discover his unique strengths, talents and motivation in seeking excellence in all he does. At our Notting Hill pre-prep school, every child receives the best guidance and support for achieving exceptional outcomes across our tailored, accelerated and inspirational school curriculum, which is supported by a wealth of stimulating extracurriculars, student enrichment programmes, and fantastic pastoral care services.

Our boys' achievements speak for themselves: Wetherby School Notting Hill students receive the best results for the 7+ and 8+ examinations in London and gain coveted places at the most renowned prep schools. The robust foundation that they build in our English private schools helps boys to achieve outstanding success in later life, including in university and their future career paths. Their fascinating success stories inspire subsequent generations of Wetherby School Notting Hill boys to dream big and pursue excellence.

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Set High Standards in All You Do: Wetherby School Notting Hill will unleash your potential and get your talents to shine through.

Find your inspiration among the noted professionals who were once Wetherby School pupils, from Julian Fellowes, acclaimed screenwriter, novelist and film director, to world-renowned solo cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and Olympic rower and four-time Boat Race winner Constantine Louloudis MBE.

What is your greatest ambition? Wetherby School Notting Hill can help you achieve it.

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Prime School Location and Setting in Notting Hill

Located in two beautiful 5-storey terraced buildings, Wetherby School Notting Hill provides the ideal backdrop for exceptional teaching and learning provision and convenient, direct access from central London via Notting Hill Gate tube station, a short walk away.

In Reception, boys enjoy exclusive access to 19 Pembridge Villas, a fully-equipped premium preschool facility where our talented, experienced teaching staff nurture each boy’s unique potential from a young age. For Years 1 to 3, boys progress to 11 Pembridge Square, which offers additional cutting-edge learning facilities to help maximise our pupils’ development, and supervised access to the bright, spacious Pembridge Square gardens, used for enriching daily outdoor play and physical exercise.

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Why Choose Our School in Notting Hill, London?

Wetherby School Notting Hill is the leading pre-prep school for boys in London. By choosing our pre-prep in Notting Hill, parents are making the best investment for their child’s future.

The early years are determinant in shaping a child’s mindset, building their value system, and discovering and nurturing their unique abilities, talents and passions. At our pre-prep in Notting Hill, we meticulously plan all details of the early education programme, from an inspiring, personalised school curriculum and exceptional learning environment to rigorous teacher preparation, role modelling and an expansive club offering, providing all the tools that boys need to become the best versions of themselves.

Exceptional Outcomes in School and Beyond

As a result of our holistic preparation, Wetherby School Notting Hill boys obtain outstanding results in their exams and secure entry into the most in-demand prep schools in London, including Westminster Under, St Paul’s Juniors and King’s College Junior School Wimbledon. Many go on to receive scholarships to senior school and are accepted into prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge. More importantly, at Wetherby School Notting Hill, our pupils build a solid foundation for unlimited future opportunities and later achieve exemplary success on a global scale. Our former pupils enjoy thriving careers in professional sports, filmmaking, the performing arts and many other areas, and continue to embody our school’s vision throughout their lives: dream big, do your best, and be ready.

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A Word from Our Head

Welcome to Wetherby School Notting Hill!

It is our sincere wish that you get an idea of what life is like at our magnificent private pre-prep school in Notting Hill, including the fun, vibrant atmosphere that our learners and staff create each day. In the face of striking educational and social change, Wetherby School Notting Hill has maintained its position as London’s leading pre-prep.

We believe that our boys should be happy, well-rounded and confident learners, as well as thoughtful, respectful and motivated Wetherby Ambassadors. Kindness, integrity and good manners are at the heart of what we do.

At our Notting Hill pre-prep school, we aim to ensure that each boy has a happy, fulfilling preschool education, and to foster a caring atmosphere in class and beyond – not merely for students, but also for parents, staff and the community. We are committed to providing all boys with a safe, secure, friendly and relaxed daycare environment in which to learn and play. As a result, we believe, Wetherby School Notting Hill boys will be able to reach their unique potential.

Wetherby School Notting Hill has a reputation for being in the top tier of pre-prep schools. At our pre-preparatory in Notting Hill, every learner is important to us, and we pride ourselves on developing confident, happy children with a zest for life and a love of learning. As one parent wrote, ‘Wetherby boys are allowed to be boys; they are not punished for having a joke or having fun during outside breaks, or being competitive at sport. But despite their healthy boyishness and sense of fun, the children are incredibly polite, caring, considerate and respectful to each other and adults.'

Paul David, Headmaster

Academic Stages

Reception & Year 1

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Years 2 & 3

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Holistic Pre-Prep Education for Unlimited Growth

Every aspect of pre-prep school life is rigorously planned to maximise the progress of each pupil. All children are supported and challenged to expand the boundaries of their abilities, leading to unlimited possibilities for their future.

Positive Reinforcement

During weekly assemblies in the school hall, we celebrate the success and initiative of Wetherby School Notting Hill boys by recognising their accomplishments and announcing that week’s Wetherby Ambassadors, encouraging future achievements with positive reinforcement.

Exemplary Arts Programme

The exemplary arts programme at our Notting Hill pre-prep school helps to hone pupils’ performance skills. Our talented Head of Music holds orchestra and choir practices each week and oversees a team of visiting music teachers, who offer enriching instrumental lessons. Pupils gain valuable experience on stage with drama productions at the Tabernacle theatre and our termly performances at St Matthew’s Church, Bayswater, with which Wetherby School Notting Hill has an excellent relationship.

Exciting Sports Provision

Our pre-prep in Notting Hill offers stimulating sports programmes with competitions to empower each pupil to discover new passions and talents, and establish a firm basis for the building of a strong character. All pupils enjoy weekly gym and extended games sessions, led by our passionate Head of Games, in safe and secure local facilities. Upper School boys have the opportunity to compete in different fixtures against other independent schools throughout the school year.

Curricular Enrichment Programmes

To enhance the learning experiences of Wetherby School Notting Hill boys, we organise numerous class trips that are integral to our exceptional syllabus and provide opportunities to safely explore London and its landmarks. Our Year 3 boys embark on an exciting residential trip where they enjoy thrilling outdoor activities and develop confidence, leadership skills and independence. Enriching after-school clubs allow each boy to explore and cultivate his unique interests, from coding and chess to science and debating.

Healthy Eating Habits for Life

At our pre-preparatory in Notting Hill, we care deeply about the overall well-being of our pupils. Both school buildings have an on-site kitchen where the Head Chef and catering team from Thomas Franks prepare balanced, nutritious and tasty meals each school day.

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Outstanding Preschool Facilities to Promote All-Rounded Excellence

Boys at our Notting Hill pre-prep school enjoy access to exemplary facilities, both on-site and off-site, that provide everything they need to discover and nurture their unique talents, offering the ideal setting to unlock their full potential.

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Purpose-Built On-Site School Facilities

At our Notting Hill pre-prep school, all classrooms are carefully designed to maximise engagement and deliver exceptional outcomes. Cutting-edge technologies, including iPads and interactive touchscreens, are used to encourage independent learning across the curriculum. In our fully resourced art room, pupils discover and refine their creative skills, while generous outdoor areas allow for much-needed physical exercise and play. Our dedicated school hall hosts weekly assemblies and fosters a sense of identity and belonging to the Wetherby School Notting Hill community. A cosy, state-of-the-art library with extensive materials allows pupils to extend their learning and explore and study in a quiet setting.

Premium Off-Site Facilities

Our prestigious partnerships with local organisations provide boys with unique opportunities to refine their artistic and sporting abilities in first-class off-site facilities.

With drama productions at the Tabernacle theatre, Wetherby School Notting Hill boys gain valuable experience by performing in a well-established, professional space that has hosted acclaimed singers James Blunt and Sam Lee, among others.

Our pupils develop their physical and sporting skills in safe, fully-equipped local leisure centres with courts and pools perfect for swimmers of all ability levels, and the extensive pitches at Inspired Sports Grounds. Pembridge Square, Perks Field and Kensington Gardens Square offer additional quiet and expansive areas for supervised outdoor activities.

Discover how our private pre-prep school in Notting Hill can unlock your boy's full potential with a meticulously planned early education programme, and prepare him for a lifetime of success and accomplishment.

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