Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith, London W6 7EA
Head Teacher: Ms Sian Bradshaw
Admissions: The Registrar: Mrs Kuiper - admissions@butehouse.co.uk mail@butehouse.co.uk 0207 603 7381
GENDER/AGES: Girls, 4-11 years
TOTAL PUPILS: 320
TYPE: Day
FEES: Pre-Prep £6,858.50 per term, Prep £6,858.50 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20-24
FAITH: Non-denominational
MOTTO: Every girl runs her own best race
ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Ballot at 4 years. Selective assessment at 7+.
School philosophy: Bute House has a forward thinking and unique noncompetitive academic ethos, where every girl runs her own best race, and where the possibilities are limitless. The school offers a broad curriculum that develops skills alongside knowledge, provides exceptional pastoral care and ensures girls develop a strong self-belief and emotional resilience in a happy, safe and inspiring environment. Bute House is 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 academicallyselective London day-schools, with other families choosing boarding options further afield.
Extracurricular: 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, lunchtime clubs such as chess, bridge and rock-school and 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: 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.