Bute House Preparatory School

Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith, London, W6 7EA

Head Teacher: Ms Sian Bradshaw

Admissions: Mrs Kuiper (Registrar) admissions@butehouse.co.uk 0207 603 7381

GENDER/AGES: Girls, 4-11 years

TOTAL PUPILS: 324

TYPE: Day

FEES: Fees for the academic year 2023/24 will be £7,545.00 per pupil per term, plus any extras.

TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20-24

MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Please see our website for senior school destinations

FAITH: Non-denominational

MOTTO: Every girl runs her own best race

ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Ballot at 4+. Selective assessment at 7+

School philosophy: Bute House has a unique non-competitive academic ethos where every girl runs her own best race. The school offers a broad curriculum that develops skills alongside knowledge and provides exceptional pastoral care in a happy, safe, and inspiring environment. Our goal is to cultivate opportunities for students to foster connections across diversity, valuing differences as assets. We champion their voices, recognising their unique identities. These bonds create inclusive learning spaces, encouraging students to embrace risk-taking and collaboration. We are committed to shaping the young women of the future into the changemakers and leaders of tomorrow’s world.

Academic record: Year 6 leavers move on to a broad range of independent senior schools, with a focus on pupils transitioning to an environment where they will continue to flourish and be challenged. This is often at highly academically selective London day-schools, with other families choosing boarding options further afield.

Extra-curricular: There are extensive extra-curricular opportunities in every area of school life. Pupils can participate in a range of activities from early morning cross-country, swimming and football to lunchtime clubs such as chess, bridge, and rock school. After school offerings ranging from street dance to karate. All clubs are taught by specialist staff, broadening and enriching the educational experience at Bute.

Notable achievements and alumni: Regular national sporting success in netball, swimming and gymnastics. Recent nomination for @Independent School of the Year for Public Outreach’. High numbers of senior school scholarships annually, including sport, music, art and academic awards.

Open Days: We invite registered parents to our Open Days in the

Spring and Summer Terms. Please see our website for details.

www.butehouse.co.uk