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Heathside Preparatory School

84A Heath Street, Hampstead, NW3 1DN

Heathside Preparatory School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 2-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Heathside Preparatory School was built around a multi-site Hampstead provision for younger and older pupils. At the time of the 2022 standard inspection, it served pupils aged 2 to 16 and used Hampstead Heath as part of its educational setting. The establishment closed on 10 July 2026, so this is a historical portrait rather than a current option for applications.

Years 1 to 6 learned through themes, while older pupils built knowledge and skills across their subjects. The approach was described as rooted in knowledge, nature and nurture. Clubs and visits broadened the day through chess, science, theatre and Hampton Court, and a planned GCSE extension helps explain the recorded 2-16 range.

Pupils with SEND received tailored support, and safeguarding was effective at the time of the 2022 inspection. Earlier material-change evidence also records the use of Hampstead Heath for outdoor space. These details give the former provision a distinctive academic and place-based character without implying that its arrangements continue.

No current admissions route is retained. The former establishment is recorded as closed, and the available historical material should not be read as an invitation to apply or as evidence of a live school.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-16
Headteacher
Mrs Sara Williams-Ryan
Pupil roll
79 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
84A Heath Street, Hampstead, London, Greater London
Postcode
NW3 1DN
Area
Camden

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Sara Williams-Ryan

School contact

School phone
02030584011

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02030584011
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 11 February 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: School inspection report, 11 to 13 February 2025 records an inspection beginning 11 February 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Heathside Preparatory School handle admissions?

Heathside Preparatory School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Heathside Preparatory School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Heathside Preparatory School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Heathside Preparatory School?

Heathside Preparatory School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 11 February 2025.