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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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Music Scholar Zakariya has just started rehearsing for the Royal Opera House’s production of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ 🎶🎵🎭
Zakariya will be in every performance from 22nd December to 9th January - really good luck, Zakariya!
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On Thursday, we collected food, clothing and hygiene items in aid of Ace of Clubs. Ace of Clubs is a day centre for the homeless and vulnerable in Clapham and provides care and support for many of those who desperately need it. Supporting our local community is a key part of our Parkgate ethos – a big thank you to all who donated items for the collection.
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Our Nursery children enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday!
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Congratulations to the Egyptians, who won this year’s House Christmas Tree Competition! 👏👏👏🎄 The House trees are a fantastic celebration of one of our key Parkgate Virtues: kindness.
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Very well done to the Ducklings for such a lovely informal Christmas concert this morning! 👏👏👏
We look forward to seeing the Reception to Prep 6 Christmas concerts next week 🎄🎵🎶
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Our Prep 5 and 6 Choir brought plenty of festive spirit to Peter Jones this afternoon! 🎄👏👏👏🎵🎶
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We were delighted to welcome Jemma from Restless Development to assembly to introduce the 2025 Knight Frank Schools Triathlon. This will take place at Cranleigh School on 18th May 2025. We look forward to seeing lots of Prep pupils taking part, swimming, cycling and running to raise money for Restless Development and the Royal Trinity Hospice.
At the 2024 triathlon, Parkgate teams raised an impressive £9237, and two Parkgate teams were the top fundraisers at the event - the Cheery Cheerios raised an incredible £1734, and the Speedy Squirrels raised an amazing £1437! 👏👏👏
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Congratulations to Bea, who won the gold medal for floor and vault at her gymnastics competition last weekend 👏👏👏🏅
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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