# Elmhurst School

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## News

- [News](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/news/): Stay up to date with the latest through our news page.
- [Head's Blog: And we are off!](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/09/05/heads-blog-and-we-are-off-5th-september-2025/): Today, our new Reception cohort started school. Nervous children and adults tentatively began their school journey and I was reminded of the significance of this milestone. Compulsory education is a privilege we often overlook. First days remind us of the significance of our school years and how they shape us. As teachers, we are very
- [Head's Blog: Introducing Mr Morgan](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/09/12/heads-blog-introducing-mr-morgan/): Introducing Mr Morgan The staff team makes the school and at Elmhurst we are blessed with a talented and committed staff team - from our hardworking office and nursery staff to our experienced teaching team - they are a joy to work with. As the Head, I am lucky enough to see the
- [Head's Blog: New School Council Representatives](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/09/19/heads-blog-new-school-council-representatives/): And the representative for the year is… This sentence caused great excitement at the end of a week where classes bid to be the new school voice representative. With school council, eco council, harmony council and lunch council working together to form our school parliament, roles on the councils are coveted. The children took their
- [Mr Thomas' Blog: World Clean Up Day](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/09/26/mr-thomass-blog-world-clean-up-day/): World Clean Up Day This week, our assemblies focused on a theme of global significance: World Clean Up Day. The energy and thoughtfulness displayed by the children as we discussed our shared responsibility for the planet have been truly inspiring. We discussed the core principles of repair, reuse, or recycle whenever we can, rather than
- [Head's Blog: Community](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/10/03/heads-blog-community/): If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together Ratan Tata At the heart of Elmhurst is a strong sense of community. So much so that, this academic year, we have added ‘Community’ as the civic virtue that brings together all of our other character values. The Elmhurst
- [Head's Blog: Why celebrating really matters](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/10/09/heads-blog-why-celebrating-really-matters/): Throughout life we come together to applaud and appreciate achievements - often focussed only on the few. Last month’s Emmy Awards or even more recent Ballon D’Or ceremonies are broadcast around the world to high acclaim and recipients carry that achievement forward with them to secure even more prestigious contracts and opportunities. Who doesn’t want
- [Head's Blog: Black History Month](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/10/17/heads-blog-black-history-month/): This time last year I co-authored a blog with a parent about the challenges Black History month presents in schools. Before writing again this year, I read back over our words (Have a read of our blog, Black History Month Perpetuating or celebrating difference?’ here) and I remain uncertain that the celebratory month of October
- [Head's Blog: Hot Chocolate with the Head - the Head’s perspective](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/11/07/heads-blog-hot-chocolate-with-the-head-the-heads-perspective/): Once the termly invitations are issued, I often hear from parents on the gate how excited their child is to be joining me for Hot Chocolate shortly. It’s one of our many ways of celebrating the children and something I look forward to immensely. There are few greater treats as a Headteacher than to
- [Head's Blog: Choosing the right school for your child](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/11/13/heads-blog-choosing-the-right-school-for-your-child/): Parental responsibility can be overwhelming at times and one of the early tests of your decision making comes in the form of school selection. If you are fortunate enough to be able to buy an independent education for your child then the responsibility to get it right also has economic pressures as well. Having worked
- [Mr Thomas' Blog: Maths Week England 2025: Connection or Coincidence?](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/11/21/mr-thomas-blog-maths-week-england-2025-connection-or-coincidence/): This week, our school joined thousands of others across the country to celebrate Maths Week England 2025. The goal was to take mathematics off the page and into the real world, showing the children that maths isn't just about arithmetic — it is a creative, vibrant, and essential part of our daily lives. The theme
- [Head's Blog: Little Elmhurst - Beginnings Made Brilliant](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/11/27/heads-blog-little-elmhurst-beginnings-made-brilliant/): The earliest days at school are the cornerstone for a child’s educational journey and, for some years, Elmhurst has enjoyed supporting families with their transition to school through the pre-school class. In April this year, responding to increasing demand for early years provision in the area, we opened Little Elmhurst - a day nursery
- [Curiosity: Mid Year Admissions](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2025/12/22/curiosity-mid-year-admissions/): Why a Fresh Start at Elmhurst Prep Mid-Year Could Be Just What Your Child Needs Elmhurst Prep — where learning is renewed, confidence is rebuilt, and every child is supported to thrive. We are proud to offer a fantastic prep education at an exceptionally competitive price. Education, care, enrichment, and lunch – all from £1,321/month.*
- [Head's Blog: Transitioning to term time](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/01/09/heads-blog-transitioning-to-term-time/): Transitioning to term time It is a peculiarity of the education calendar that this frozen January week brings the start of Spring Term. Whilst the seasonal promise is at odds with the weather, the arrival of the spring term is welcomed. For the children, despite the break for Christmas, school routines remain in
- [Head's Blog: Reading for Pleasure](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/01/16/happy-national-year-of-reading-our-fifth-one-at-elmhurst/): Happy National Year of Reading - Our Fifth One at Elmhurst! Earlier this week, the government and the National Literacy Trust launched the National Year of Reading, to tackle a “worrying decline in reading for pleasure among children and young people”, The Guardian noted. Arriving at Elmhurst almost five years ago, I brought with
- [Head's Blog: Co-education](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/01/23/heads-blog-co-education/): To what extent should gender inform education? As the Head of a prep school, I spend considerable time reflecting on how to educate all our children in a way that enables them to thrive. Every aspect of our offer is analysed and reviewed, developed and improved in a continuous loop with a view to
- [Head's Blog: Building Brilliant Character](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/01/30/heads-blog-building-brilliant-character/): By nurturing the brilliance in every pupil, we seek to build confidence and the mindset that we can do anything we set our minds to. At Elmhurst, a comprehensive approach to character development is key to unlocking this. Character is taught in school, celebrated when it is seen and looked for in our responses
- [Head's Blog: What Parents Should Look for in Reception](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/02/06/heads-blog-what-parents-should-look-for-in-reception/): Looking for a Reception place in September? Read our handy tips on how to choose the right school for your child Any prep school parent will be keen to tell you that the most important thing they want from an independent education is for their child to be confident in themselves and have
- [Head's Blog: Being brilliant is an everyday struggle - and it should be!](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/02/13/heads-blog-being-brilliant-is-an-everyday-struggle-and-it-should-be/): School is a social space - a community of varied relationships, which teach young people how to be and enable them to find their own voice and rhythm. Reading, writing and maths are fundamental aims of schools - but it is the connections they build with others that are vital components of well-being. Interactions
- [Head's Blog: An inclusive community with girls’ thriving through the Elmhurst EDGE](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/02/27/heads-blog-an-inclusive-community-with-girls-thriving-through-the-elmhurst-edge/): Our first girls joined Elmhurst in 2024 and since then our Reception classes have been co-educational, we also accept girls up to Year 4. Founded in 1869, it is unsurprising that Elmhurst began as a boys school - a reflection of the times. Today, we have moved to a co-educational model to be true to
- [Head's Blog: Senior Schools Destinations](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/03/20/heads-blog-senior-schools-destinations/): We are delighted to share the excellent results of our Year 6 pupils for 2026, who have all secured their places at their first-choice senior schools - over almost half of the cohort also achieving scholarship awards. Whilst the 11+ brings an element of uncertainty, the freedom to target the destination which is best suited
- [Primary School Offer Day: What to Do Next](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/04/17/primary-school-offer-day-what-to-do-next-2-2/): Primary School Offer Day can bring a wave of emotions—either joy that your child has received a place at your preferred school, or concern and uncertainty if the outcome was not what you were hoping for. Starting school is a major milestone, and we know how emotional and overwhelming this time can be. At Elmhurst,
- [Head's Blog: Finding the balance - how the right school can enable families to thrive](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/05/08/heads-blog-finding-the-balance-how-the-right-school-can-enable-families-to-thrive/): Whilst the pandemic brought about swift changes to working patterns, six years on in London the data suggests we have almost returned to our pre-Covid working arrangements and in some parts of London, are actually making more journeys to work than ever before. For Elmhurst families, fortunate enough to live within easy commuting distance
- [Determination: The "Elmhurst Edge" in Action](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/2026/05/18/determination-the-elmhurst-edge-in-action/): At Elmhurst, we often tell our pupils that brilliance isn’t just about natural talent - it’s about what you do with it. While our core values of Kindness, Curiosity, Bravery, and Respect form our foundation, it is Determination that serves as the engine for our pupils’ most remarkable achievements. This spirit of grit is systematically

## Pages

- [Welcome to Elmhurst Prep School](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/): From our Nursery, Little Elmhurst, through to our Year 11+ preparations in a supportive environment that develops character and confidence.
- [Parents](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/): Every decision made at our school is done with the best interests of the pupils at its heart.
- [School Life](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/): Elmhurst School is a busy, bustling community that comes together every week day from as early as 7:30am when our before school care begins.
- [Pupil Voice](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/pupil-voice/): Our pupils are the most important members of our school community and therefore we have a School Parliament consisting of four councils:
- [Lunch Menu](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/lunch-menu/): At Elmhurst School, we take pride in providing fresh, healthy meals cooked on-site for our students every day.
- [Term Dates](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/term-dates/): Spring & Summer Terms: January - July 2026. We offer holiday camp during most half terms and summer.
- [11+ Results](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/prep-school-7-11-years/11-results/): Our results for this year have been remarkable with all 11 students in Year 6 gaining a place at a highly regarded grammar school or senior school of choice.
- [Prep](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/prep-school-7-11-years/): Welcome to the Elmhurst Prep School (7–11 Years).
- [Reception](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/pre-prep-4-6-years/reception/): At Elmhurst, Reception is far more than a starting point.
- [Pre-Prep](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/pre-prep-4-6-years/): Welcome to the Elmhurst Pre-Prep School (4-6 years).
- [Nursery FAQs](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/little-elmhurst-6-months-4-years/nursery-faqs/): Please find our nursery faq's here.
- [Stay & Play Sessions](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/little-elmhurst-6-months-4-years/stay-play-sessions/): At Little Elmhurst, our stay-and-play sessions give children and their families the opportunity to explore our nursery together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
- [Little Elmhurst (6 Months +)](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/little-elmhurst-6-months-4-years/little-elmhurst-6-months/): At Little Elmhurst Day nursery, we’re proud to be more than just a childcare setting – we’re a family.
- [Nursery](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/little-elmhurst-6-months-4-years/): Little Elmhurst Nursery Welcomes Children from 6 Months to 3 YearsLittle Elmhurst Nursery is all about ‘what is possible’.
- [Wraparound Care](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/wraparound-care/): To support our working parents we offer wraparound care during term time. Details of the bookable sessions are below.
- [Mid Year Admissions](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/mid-year-admissions/): Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and sometimes the perfect timing doesn’t have to wait until September.
- [Admissions Process](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/admissions-process/): Elmhurst School is proud to offer a coeducational environment, welcoming both girls and boys to benefit from our inclusive and dynamic educational experience.
- [Fees (Including Nursery)](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/fees-including-nursery/): Elmhurst Prep School is proud to offer a fantastic prep education at an exceptionally competitive price.
- [Policies & Procedures](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/policies-procedures/): The school complies with regulatory requirements of the Department for Education in making specific information available to all existing and prospective parents.
- [Parent Testimonials](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/parent-testimonials/): Please find parent testimonials here.
- [Value & Vision](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/value-vision/): Our aim is to be the outstanding 11+ preparatory school in South East London.
- [Co-Education](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/co-education/): It is about time! Our first girls joined Elmhurst in 2024 and since then our Reception classes have been co-educational, we also accept girls up to Year 4
- [About](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/): An academically ambitious, co-educational prep school Elmhurst provides an environment where pupils are known, parents are seen as genuine partners in learning and staff are always willing to go the extra mile.
- [Inspection Report](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/inspection-report/): Please click on the link below to read our latest ISI Regulatory Compliance Report.
- [Open Mornings & Events](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/open-mornings-events/): Choosing the right school for your son or daughter is a significant decision, and Elmhurst offers numerous opportunities for prospective parents to explore what makes our community so special.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/cookie-policy/): Please find our cookie policy here.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/privacy-policy/): Please click here for our privacy policy.
- [Holiday Club](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/holiday-club/): Our Holiday Camp is somewhat legendary amongst the Elmhurst community and still attracts children long after they leave the school!
- [Thank you for registering](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/thank-you-for-registering/): Thank you for booking your visit to Elmhurst. We look forward to welcoming you.
- [The House System](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/the-house-system/): Communities are an important part of our lives and within our school community we enjoy a sense of belonging with others throughout the school in our well established house system.
- [The Classroom & Beyond](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/the-classroom-beyond/): Our school provides us with the unique opportunity to focus on what makes learning the best possible experience.
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/school-life/pastoral-care/): We are committed to fostering a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued.
- [Prep Curriculum](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/prep-school-7-11-years/prep-curriculum/): With a clear 11+ journey in mind, our curriculum is designed to engage young minds and build a love of learning.
- [School Uniform](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/school-uniform/): As a traditional Prep school, we have a distinctive uniform that engenders a sense of belonging and pride in those wearing it.
- [School Calendar](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/school-calendar/): Please find our school calendar here.
- [Elmhurst Friends Association](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/elmhurst-friends-association/): The Elmhurst Family’s Association (EFA) was formed in September 1984 with all parents being automatically members of this Association.
- [Clubs & Activities](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/parents/clubs-activities/): Being a small school does not prevent us from offering a wide selection of clubs that provide opportunities for pupils to develop their learning beyond the school day.
- [Contact](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/contact/): If you would like to book a visit or taster day, please fill out the following form, and our friendly admissions team will contact you shortly.
- [Registration](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/registration/): If you’re looking to pay the Registration Fee of £100, our details are as follows:
- [Admissions](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/admissions/): We are delighted you are considering Elmhurst School for your child.
- [Vacancies](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/vacancies/): Thank you for your interest in working with us at Elmhurst.
- [Meet Our Team](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/meet-our-team/): Our taught curriculum is an opportunity for children to learn about the world.
- [Head Teacher's Welcome](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/head-teachers-welcome/): Nurturing the brilliance in every child takes care, compassion and commitment.
- [Alumni](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/about/alumni/): The oldest ‘root’ of Elmhurst can be traced back to 1869 when the Carr family, arriving in the Croydon area in need of a school for their three sons, established “A School for Little Boys”.

## Staff

- [Mr Brook](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/staff/mr-brook/)
- [Mrs Marriott](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/staff/mrs-marriott/)
- [Mr Thomas](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/staff/mr-thomas/)

## Categories

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- [Blog](https://www.elmhurstschool.net/category/blog/)