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AGES 2½ - 4
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Parkgate House
An outstanding independent co-educational prep school and nursery in Clapham, London, for children aged 2½ to 11
Book a VisitWe were delighted to be rated Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2022.
With specialist teachers, excellent pastoral care, an exciting and dynamic curriculum and enriching extra-curricular activities, we have a reputation for providing a happy and fulfilling educational environment and for equipping children for success at many of the country’s leading senior schools.
With only 160 pupils across the Nursery, Reception, Pre-Prep and Preparatory years, we take pride in getting to know every child just that little bit better.
Whether you live locally, are new to Clapham or are looking to relocate to London, we can’t wait to show you our school and nursery.
Do come and experience the special Parkgate spirit in person – you will receive a warm welcome.
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The Headmaster, Mr Mckinlay, genuinely cares. He is welcoming and greets the children (and parents) at school every single morning (the Principal and Deputy Head are often there, too). This informal interaction means we have a regular opportunity to connect and whenever I have raised an issue, no matter how small, Mr Mckinlay always remembers and addresses it quickly. His door is also open for longer and more formal discussions if ever needed, too.
Parkgate parentMr Mckinlay is a great headteacher – very approachable for parents and children alike. I am amazed that he knows all the children by name, greets them every morning, and even reads with them often.
Parkgate parentTo say the school punches above its weight is a huge understatement. My son is making fantastic progress and his teachers know the right balance of when to push him and when to just let him be a kid. Year on year his standardised tests are getting stronger and stronger – he started in a good position and we know he is making more progress than average year on year. Parkgate is the whole package – we have witnessed an impressive development in confidence, articulation and knowledge which grows every year. We genuinely credit Parkgate for this.
Parkgate parentParkgate has been everything we’ve looked for in a school and more… it sets exceptionally high standards in all aspects of school life, and at the same time does so with a very natural and wonderfully supportive learning environment.
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To celebrate National Poetry Day today, we were delighted to welcome renowned children’s poet Debra Bertulis to Parkgate House. Debra ran workshops for our Reading Council and for all classes from the Nursery to Prep 6, talking to the children about poetry, helping them to develop their poetry writing and enthusing them about writing and reading for pleasure. Debra’s poems, about family life and school, appear in many anthologies as well as on the LAMDA syllabus. A big thank you to @debrabertulis for a wonderfully inspiring National Poetry Day!
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Congratulations to Rohan and Charles in Prep 3, both of whom represented Ironsides Rugby Club on Sunday at the Guildfordians Rugby Festival. Their team won all 4 games - very well done! 👏👏👏
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Nursery, Reception and Pre-Prep pupils enjoyed their space-themed drama workshops. Using drama, dance and singing, the children went on a fascinating adventure through the exciting environment of outer space!
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Our Prep 5 and 6 football squads kicked off their season with a fixture against The White House Prep yesterday. Despite the weather trying to dampen spirits, it was great to see both matches being played with such resilience, determination, and positivity.
A huge well done to all involved and to our Players of the Matches, Ziggy and Rhys 👏👏👏
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Happy European Day of Languages! Pupils have enjoyed celebrating with a range of fun linguistic and geographical activities during lessons and form time.
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It was lovely to see the Parkgate community coming together at our Parkgate Drinks last week, and we were very grateful to Darby’s for hosting. Darby’s is owned by one of our Parkgate families – they gave us a very warm welcome and created a wonderful ambiance for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to all who were able to join us.
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Congratulations to all pupils who are taking on roles and responsibilities for this academic year. We enjoyed hearing House campaign speeches from Prep 5 and 6 pupils last week, and congratulations to our winning House and Vice House Captains: Felix, Mila, Minou, Elliott, Myla, Bea, Ben, Ines and Chloe 👏👏👏
Congratulations also to Head Chorister, Minou, Sports Captain, Minty, and Head Girl, Ines 👏👏👏
We look forward to working with all pupils in their new roles and committees. We know they will be great ambassadors and role models.
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All pupils from Pre-Prep 1 to Prep 6 enjoyed participating in our Fun Run this morning, to raise money for the Royal Trinity Hospice. We were delighted that Philip and Pamela from the Royal Trinity Hospice were able to join our event and to speak about the ways in which the funds raised would help @royaltrinityhospice
Our fundraising total is a fantastic £2742 so far – a big thank you to all who have donated.
Congratulations to our fancy dress competition winners – Bea, Luisa, Cara and Mila!
Congratulations also to our House tug of war winners – the Greeks!
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Parkgate House
An outstanding independent co-educational prep school and nursery in Clapham, London, for children aged 2 ½ to 11
Clapham Common
For Sports lessons, outdoor learning, summer outdoor play and Nursery and Reception Sports Day
Devas Club
Our large spaces for Drama, Ballet, Karate, assemblies, Spring and Summer Concerts and workshops
Latchmere Leisure Centre
For weekly swimming lessons, for Reception-Prep 6, and for our Swimming Gala and tournaments
Stag Lodge
Horse Riding lessons for Prep 3 and 4
Rookery Road Netball Courts
For Netball lessons
Battersea Park Millennium Arena
For Sports Day and Athletics workshops
Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common
For our annual Christmas Concert