Heathside Preparatory School, London
Data last updated 15 Jul 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Heathside stands out for its exceptional teaching quality and genuine focus on each child as an individual - the headteacher works closely with staff and parents to support every pupil's specific needs. The school creates a genuinely happy, kind atmosphere where pupils achieve exceptionally well, with recent Year 6 successes including seven Gold Maths Challenge awards and scholarships to top London independent schools. The rich, diverse curriculum goes well beyond the basics, offering specialist French teaching from age three, international exchange trips, and strong links to schools in South Africa, Japan and France.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with exceptional subject knowledge and expert lesson planning that engages every pupil
- Excellent support for individual learning needs with specialist staff including a speech and language therapist
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and a happy, positive school atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued
- Outstanding curriculum breadth including French from Early Years, multiple international links, and enrichment activities
- Strong focus on personalised learning with meticulous attention to safeguarding and pupil welfare
Areas for Improvement
- Refine assessment procedures to provide more systematic tracking of progress for all groups of pupils, including summer-born children and girls and boys separately
Safeguarding
Pupils' welfare, health and safety is outstanding with meticulous attention to detail ensuring all pupils are consistently kept safe in an extremely nurturing environment.
Extracurricular Activities
International exchange trips to France, Japan and South Africa, school council roles, first aid training, computer safety, environmental campaigns, museum visits, festival celebrations, breakfast clubs, after-school care, holiday play schemes
Heathside Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational school for ages 3-11 in Hampstead, London, where pupils make exceptional progress across all curriculum areas and enjoy a nurturing, happy environment.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£6,555/term
£19,665/yr
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
13%
Available places
79 pupils
600 capacity
521 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Camden
Places available
1,547
Applications
1,315
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.5%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Heathside Preparatory School
New End Primary School
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
St Anthony's School for Boys
Devonshire House Preparatory School
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Hampstead Hill School
St Mary's School, Hampstead
St Christopher's School
Rosary Catholic Primary School
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