St Anthonys School

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St. Anthony's is an academic IAPS preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13. It is Roman Catholic but welcomes boys of other faiths. The majority of boys transfer to leading Independent schools including Ampleforth, City of London, Eton, Harrow, Highgate, Mill Hill, St. Paul's, Sevenoaks, University College, Westminster.

The school has a family atmosphere, relaxed and fairly informal, but with a rigorous approach to learning. However, it is not a ‘hot house’ and great care is taken to ensure that pupils feel happy and at ease in the school environment. St. Anthony’s retains a slightly ‘bohemian’ ambiance. Pupils may be performing Shakespeare one day and making their avant-garde films the next. Academic success is achieved within an educational framework that places a strong emphasis on the enjoyment of learning and personal development.

St. Anthony's school was founded by Richard Patton during the Victorian period in Eastbourne. It moved to its Hampstead location in 1952 and has been managed by the Alpha Plus Group since 2009.

St. Anthony's is an academic school but it seeks to achieve considerably more than academic success. It aims to support the development of the whole person. School in general, and learning in particular, should be an enjoyable experience. Enthusiastic staff and a broad curriculum contribute towards the achievement of this goal.

The school readily supports applications to boarding schools, but the majority of boys transfer to independent London day schools via entrance exams set by the schools themselves, or via the Common Entrance examination which is set at thirteen years of age. Over the years the school has achieved an impressive record of success, including scholarships, at a wide range of public schools including Ampleforth, City of London, Downside, Eton, Harrow, Highgate, Mill Hill, Oundle, St. Paul's, University College, Westminster. After-school extension classes are offered for both scholarship candidates and for those interested in adding greater depth to their studies.

School aims:

• To promote the teaching of the Catholic faith and to provide an understanding and respect for the beliefs of others.
• To provide an informal, yet structured, happy environment where each member of the community is valued and secure and where there is a commitment to encouraging individual development.
• To promote high standards in all areas of school life.
• To encourage self-discipline, self-motivation, self-respect, and respect for others.
• To provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages children to realize their potential.
• To foster a lively and varied learning environment.
• To work in partnership with parents encouraging regular dialogue in the best interests of the child.

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