St Anthony's School, Hampstead Explained

St. Anthony's School
Coordinates:51.5538°N -0.1762°W
Established:1898
Type:Preparatory day school
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Head Label:Headmaster
Head:Richard Berlie
Address:90 Fitzjohn's Ave
City:London
Country:England
Postcode:NW3 6NP
Local Authority:Camden
Dfeno:202/6181
Urn:100070
Enrolment:285~
Gender:Boys
Lower Age:4
Upper Age:13
Free Label 1:Former pupils
Free 1:Old Anthonians

St. Anthony's School is a Catholic preparatory school in Hampstead, London for boys aged 4 to 13, and co-educational nursery for children aged 2.5 to 4.

History

St. Anthony's was founded in Eastbourne in 1898 by the Patton family.[1] It moved to its current location in Hampstead, London shortly after World War II. In 2023, it was acquired by the Inspired Education Group.

Campus

The school occupies a pair of large houses at 90 Fitzjohn's Ave and 1 Arkwright Rd in Hampstead, North London.

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on Roman Catholic teaching. In addition to the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and ICT the following subjects are taught from Year 1: French, Mandarin, R.S., Latin, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology. Robotics has also been introduced into the curriculum.

Extracurricular activities

The school has music provision, sports and clubs, including a debating club. School masses are held once a term at St Mary's Church, Hampstead. There are concerts by visiting musicians and talks by authors, university professors and other professionals.

Awards and recognition

In 2019 the school was rated "excellent" in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Leinster-Mackay, Donald. The Rise of the English Prep School. 24. Falmer Press. 1984. 0-905273-74-5.