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Hornsby House School A GSG School

What says..

Learning is not hot housed, head confirming that one of the aspects he most prizes about school is its mixed ability. Glittering results speak for themselves. As one parent put it, ‘The school prioritises the wider education of the child.’ Best use made of outdoors, on-site and off. A demarcated quiet corner in the playground offers respite from flying balls. New building designed around a preserved tree dictated area where outdoor classes are sometimes held. Music is ‘one of the best’ departments, asserted one girl. Everybody sings, youngest ones starting in the piccolo choir, the more tuneful...

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What the school says...

Hornsby House is a co-educational independent day school for 4-11 year olds between Balham and Wandsworth Common. There are three classes in each year group and entry at Reception is non-selective. The school is warm, nurturing and inclusive, yet there is real academic rigour, driven by the talented and committed teaching staff. Pupils also enjoy an extensive and creative co-curricular programme, with over fifty clubs on offer during the week, and the school has recently been awarded Artsmark Gold.

The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged Hornsby House pupils overall achievement as excellent and found that pupils achieve high academic standards within a wide and creative curriculum. Pupils personal development was described as excellent and a strength of the school.

Most pupils go on to London day schools at age 11 and achieve an impressive number of scholarships. An open morning is held each term and prospective parents are welcome to attend this or to arrange an individual visit. Hornsby House is a charitable trust and is a member of IAPS (The Independent Association of Prep Schools). ...Read more

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What The Good Schools Guide says

Headmaster

Since 2012, Edward Rees BA (Durham), together with Digby the dog. Grew up in Hampshire, ‘climbing trees at prep school.’ Previously deputy head at Dulwich College Junior School. First headship but heaps of realistic knowledge about schools and schooling.

A dynamo of energetic activity, he is open, warm and welcoming, and his office reflects this. Large window overlooking the playground offers ideal observation post. Two doors: one leading onto said playground, other back into the school, close to the main entrance. Simply decorated, with Digby’s bed in the corner and a gallery of the children’s faces, underlining his familiarity with them all. Regrets that he no longer has time to teach, but ‘he’s always there,’ said one parent. 'Adores' reading with reception once a week, along with Digby. We speculated that...

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Special Education Needs

Hornsby House is sympathetic to children requiring learning support. Written tasks in class are differentiated to enable all children to work at an appropriate level. Maths setting occurs from Year 3 onwards. Each class from Reception to Year 4 has their own Teaching Assistant. Extra English and Maths lessons are available on site with qualified SpLD teachers. We have a relationship with a Speech and Language therapist who comes in to help children in school. Individual Education Plans are written termly. We also have wheelchair access.

Condition Provision for in school
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder
Y
HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Y
VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment

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