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The Good Schools Guide

"Herne Hill School is a place where childhood is celebrated, with chatty, cheerful, children learning and enjoying life."

We are pleased to have been selected to feature continuously in The Good Schools Guide since 2013.

"It’s a treat to see a pre-prep school doing what they have always done best for early years’ pupils, something of a treasured rarity nowadays."

We are pleased to have been selected to feature continuously in The Good Schools Guide since 2013. Read their most recent write-ups on Herne Hill School, published in autumn 2023 and in early 2019.

We are proud of these reviews and in particular of the views of our parents.

Read our latest write-up (autumn 2023)

Read our previous write-up (early 2019)

The Good Schools Guide

What our parents have commented to The Good Schools Guide…

“So knowledgeable and experienced about child development.”

“We feel it’s a very special school,’ said a mother, ‘founded with real love, and it genuinely nurtures very happy children.”

“There is a real emphasis on nurturing each individual child and promoting kindness and respect for each other.”

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Wellbeing Award for Schools 2025-2028
Independent Schools Association
Independent Schools of the Year: Pre Prep of the Year
Woodland Trust. Platinum Award
TFL Travel for Life Gold Award
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Open Mornings & Tours

Join us for an In-Action Tour, discover our Kindergarten or attend our next Open Morning

Kindergarten 'Discover & Play'

A playful peek into our unique Kindergarten life: Join us for sessions on 3, 4, 10 or 11 June 2026

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Kindergarten 'Discover & Play' Sessions

3, 4, 10 or 11 June 2026

An opportunity to see first-hand our classrooms in action, meet our expert staff and ask them any questions you may have, and engage with your child in some experiential play-based activities both indoors and outdoors.

Reserve your space