Welcome to Hendon Prep
Hendon Prep is a small independent Day School and Preschool in north London for girls and boys aged 3–11, recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate as 'Excellent in all areas'.
We are an inclusive and welcoming community where every child is valued and supported to thrive. Our school celebrates diversity, promotes wellbeing, and inspires academic excellence through a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.
At Hendon Prep, we see and develop the potential in every child. Pupils embrace new ideas, engage with curiosity, and are challenged to extend their learning beyond expectations — achieving outstanding academic results and growing into confident, independent learners.
We would be delighted to welcome you to our school and show you what a Hendon Prep education can offer your child.
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Unlocking Every Child's Potential
Come experience the warmth and dedication of our Hendon Prep community and see first-hand how we nurture and develop the potential of all our children.
Inspection report
EXCELLENT in all areas
Independent Schools Inspectorate
We are delighted to announce that following our ISI Inspection in January we have achieved ‘excellent in all areas’.
A double “excellent” is the highest possible outcome for a school during an Educational Quality Inspection.
We are so proud of what the inspectors said about our school and in particular that they recognised:
“The school meets its aim to stretch and challenge pupils to achieve the best they can as individual learners”.
FACILITIES & LOCATION
Situated in the leafy north London suburb of Hendon
The school provides a fantastic range of facilities to enhance pupils’ learning and experience. We have bright and well-resourced classrooms, complete with an ICT suite, dedicated Art and Design studio, music room, library and a fully equipped science laboratory.
A large playground and outside classroom give pupils much needed space for play and outdoor learning. With a planting area, amphitheatre, Astroturf football and netball pitch and giant chess board, playtimes are full of fun at Hendon Prep.
Besides using the wonderful playground for sports and PE lessons, the school also makes use of fabulous local facilities such as Poolside Manor Swimming Pool and Power League.
Awards
FINALIST 2025
We are delighted to have been named a Finalist for “Best Use of Education Technology” at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025! This recognition reflects of our innovative use of educational technology. EdTech is embedded in every aspect of learning — from AI-powered platforms and wellbeing tools to online safety and inclusion initiatives — empowering pupils to think critically, lead with courage, and shape technology with purpose.
Finalist 2024
We're thrilled to announce that Hendon Prep has been named a Finalist in the Muddy's Best School Awards 2024 for Best Experiential Learning! Judges were impressed by our innovative teaching methods and engaging learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. This award is a testament to our Enrichment Afternoon initiative, reflecting the dedication of our teaching team and students who collaboratively developed it to enhance our dynamic and inclusive curriculum.
ISA Award Winners 2022
We are proud to have won the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion! This recognition highlights the hard work of our staff and students in promoting EDI and celebrates the strength of our diverse, multicultural community. With "Stretch, Diversity, and Inclusion" at the heart of our ethos, this award remains close to our hearts.
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🌟 Reception 2026 Places Now Available!
Where every child is known, nurtured, and inspired to shine ✨
Discover how learning at Hendon Prep makes every day magical.
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🧪✨ Magic + Mess = Memories! Our little potion-makers mixed, poured, and giggled their way through a day of magical fun in Pre-School — building fine motor skills and learning a little about measuring along the way! 🌈💫
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We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received a glowing review from the prestigious Muddy Stilettos publication! 👠✨
You can read the full article via the link in our Bio.
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We’re excited to celebrate World Mental Health Day at Hendon Prep today! 🌍🧠💚
Children’s mental health is incredibly important to us, and we’ve got a jam-packed day full of engaging activities for them to enjoy.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Year 1 have been exploring the beauty of Islamic art through shape and pattern this week. 🎨✂️
Pupils learned to distinguish between organic shapes, which are free-form and natural, and geometric shapes, which are precise and mathematical. Using their paper-cutting skills, they designed their own Islamic-inspired patterns, focusing on the principles of symmetry and repetition.
Their creations were then put together to make a beautiful collage, influenced by the patterns and harmony found in traditional Islamic art.
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From scoring goals on the pitch to engineering marvels and mastering strategic moves on the chessboard our extra curricular clubs at Hendon Prep are in full swing! ⚽♟🔧
Pupils are diving into their passions with enthusiasm and curiosity. Over at Chess Club, minds are sharpening as pupils learn to think ahead, stay calm under pressure, and appreciate the beauty of strategy and patience. Meanwhile, our STEAM Club is buzzing with creativity and innovation, as they explore science, technology, engineering, art, and maths through hands-on projects that spark imagination and problem-solving skills. In Football Club, they are building teamwork, resilience, and physical confidence while celebrating every win big or small.
It’s more than just fun it’s growth, connection and discovery, with a smile say it all!
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Who says rainy days can’t be bright? At Hendon Prep, the smiles say it all!
Assemblies sparked curiosity, workshops inspired creativity, lessons connected across subjects, and we hosted our very first Senior School Fair. What a week! 💫
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🌍💚 Today, Hendon Prep joins Cognita schools around the world to celebrate Global Be Well Day — a day dedicated to wellbeing and the power of connection.
This year, our focus is on connecting, with ourselves, with each other, and with the wider world. Our school community spent the day reflecting on what truly matters and exploring wellbeing through a range of meaningful activities.
From a Morning Dance Party to a Romeo and Juliet performances, pupils paused to think about how connections shape our lives. Across year groups, pupils engaged in creative and collaborative activities, making friendship bracelets, designing “Me Puzzle” identity pieces, creating People Paper Chain art, and taking part in yoga, dance, and connection games. Year 6 even extended their connections beyond the school, visiting a local care home to build bonds with the wider community.
Every activity highlighted how connection supports wellbeing, learning and life - a wonderful reminder that when we connect, we thrive.
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Our children learn in an environment where they feel represented and included. Our broad and creative curriculum challenges pupils to think critically, develop curiosity, confidence, and independence, ensuring that they are prepared for whatever they encounter, in school and beyond.
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