The Academy School, Hampstead

The Academy School, Hampstead

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Founded in 1997 on the principle that children should first and foremost be happy, The Academy School in Hampstead is a co-educational prep school for boys and girls aged 6 – 13 with a strong focus on pastoral care and developing each child’s unique talents. It is generally understood to be more liberal than other North London “hothouses” – children and teachers are on first name terms, for example. The school offers a broad curriculum that takes into account the individual needs of pupils.There is a strong focus on English and Mathematics. In addition, the Academy School syllabus includes Science, French, History, Geography Latin, Music, Art, Drama and PE. You may find conflicting reviews of the schools from local parents, which tends to happen to liberal or alternative prep schools in London, so the best will be for you to visit the school yourself to know if you like the philosophy and vibe of the school!