Meet the Teacher: Ms Amélie Pralle Linguist. Anthropologist. Educational thinker. Environmentalist. Meet Ms Amélie Pralle. What do you get when you combine nearly a decade of teaching experience, an Anthropology degree, expertise in concept-based learning, an excellent track record teaching English through to Year 8, and experience preparing pupils for the 11+? You get Ms…
Notting Hill Preparatory School is delighted to have received a letter from the House of Commons congratulating the school on achieving the NACE Challenge Award accreditation, the gold standard for challenging and stretching high achievers in the classroom and beyond. The NACE Challenge Award recognises schools that demonstrate excellence in supporting more able learners and…
We are delighted to share that Notting Hill Preparatory School has been awarded the NACE Challenge Award, a nationally recognised accreditation that places us among a select group of schools across the UK delivering exceptional provision for more able learners. The NACE Challenge Award is part of the Challenge Development Programme, a framework built on…
We are proud to announce that Notting Hill Prep has been recognised at the prestigious Private Education Awards 2026, hosted by Lux Life Magazine, for its outstanding commitment to forward-thinking education. Notting Hill Prep has been awarded the title of Most Innovative Preparatory School 2026 – England by Lux Life Magazine at the Private Education Awards 2026….
Notting Hill Prep School is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two national honours at the Education Business Awards 2026. The school has been named a finalist for the Outstanding Progress Award Independent and the Play Space Award, recognising both our exceptional academic outcomes and our commitment to providing enriching environments in…
The Thinking School: Why Now is the Time to Plan for Reception 2027 at NHP In the heart of Notting Hill, a unique educational philosophy is at work. At Notting Hill Prep (NHP), we believe that academic excellence and the protection of the joy of childhood are not mutually exclusive, they are partners. For parents…
January: Being Kind and Courteous As we begin the month of January and a new term, our Habit of Mind focus is Being Kind and Courteous. Kindness and courtesy help children build positive relationships, communicate respectfully, and show care for the people around them. These skills support learning in the classroom and help children navigate…
Notting Hill Prep School is proud to announce that we have been named the winner of the 2025 Talk Education Award for Innovation in Bursary Provision. This prestigious recognition celebrates schools that are leading the way in widening access to independent education through creative and impactful bursary programmes. Earlier this year, Talk Education launched their…
A huge congratulations to our incredible Year 3 to 6 athletes who took part in the Dukes Athletics Competition at Battersea Park on Friday. Bringing home the trophy and making the whole NHP community proud, their performance was a true testament to their hard work, determination, and team spirit. Well done to everyone involved, what…
From designer handbags and clothes, shoes and jewellery, this years Flea market had it all! Thank you to all our parents who donated such amazing items and to all those that bought them, an incredible £12,500 was raised for the NHP Foundation! We are so grateful for your support.
In the Spring Term, the NHP Foundation Radius programme will fund a sports coach to teach a weekly PE session for Year 6 pupils at Avondale Park Primary School, which currently does not have the funds to support this essential part of the curriculum. The cost of an external coach is £750 per term. Our…
40 pupils (Y4-6) from St Francis of Assisi enjoyed a STEM Roadshow which demonstrated the power of electricity through some very exciting and interactive experiments including demonstrations of rockets, fireballs and a peculiar way to travel with your tea! This workshop, ZAP!, explored the fascinating science of electricity and explained this fundamental process which supports…
