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WCPS, also known locally as ‘Squirrels’, is a very popular pre-prep school for boys aged 4-7 and is within the foundation of King’s College School, Wimbledon. It benefits from significant investment from King’s College School and our buildings and facilities are excellent. We have an enviable reputation and an outstanding record of gaining places for many of our boys at King’s and other leading preparatory schools. We believe that each boy brings his talents and gifts that will be valued, nurtured, and developed through the dynamic and stimulating curriculum that we offer. However, making a decision about which school to choose for your son can be a daunting one so I invite you to join us at one of our coffee mornings. We will meet together in an informal setting and then our older boys will lead you around the school, answering your questions as they go. We are rightly very proud of our boys and believe they are the very best ambassadors for the school. It will be through walking around the school, seeing the boys and teachers in action, and by asking your questions that you will get the best ‘feel’ of life in Wimbledon Common Preparatory School. All boys begin school with a variety of experiences and previous learning. It is the privilege of the practitioners working in the Early Years to take on the task of building upon that prior learning and experience. This is done through a holistic approach to learning, ensuring that parents/carers, support staff, and the Reception teachers work effectively together to support boys’ learning and development. Boys join WCPS in the September following their fourth birthday. We ask for a report from their nursery school and spend time getting to know your son before we offer a place. You can view our prospectus online or request a printed prospectus. We hope that this will help us to discover if our school will be a good match for your son and that we believe he will flourish here. The teaching team at Wimbledon Common Preparatory School is experienced and committed to delivering the highest level of the educational experience for your son. The boys are taught primarily by their class teacher but have specialist teachers for French, Sports, and Music. We have developed a curriculum that is broad and challenging, whilst also meeting the requirements of the competitive prep school admissions process. Starting in Reception, there is a balance between individual, paired, and group activities as we encourage co-operation, collaboration, and competition in all we do. The boys learn the specific skills involved in playing tag rugby, football, hockey, and cricket. WCPS has a full program of inter-school matches in football, tag rugby, and athletics. Every boy plays competitive sports fixtures each term from Reception to Year 2. The high quality of teaching is reflected in the positive results against local schools. The school seeks to continuously develop and improve our safeguarding policies and procedures and to instill a culture where boys are confident that their concerns will be heard and acted on appropriately. Through a carefully planned curriculum, we also instill in the boys the skills they need to keep themselves safe in a variety of different situations that they may face e.g. personal safeguarding, online security, stranger danger. All members of staff are trained to level 2 in child protection and training is updated regularly in line with LSCB requirements. The Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead are trained to level 3 in child protection. Parents should feel confident to approach the DSL or Deputy DSL should they have any concerns about a child’s welfare. Appointments can be made through the school office. Policies on curriculum, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, policies on welfare, health and safety, particulars of academic performance including future schools to which boys have gained admission, details of the complaints procedure, and the number of complaints registered, and a list of staff at the school with a summary of their qualifications may be obtained from the school. We would like to assure you that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The premises were in the basement and ground floor of 45 High Street and the Principal was Miss Whiting, 'young middle-aged, a sweet, charming lady', according to a distinguished former pupil. The school moved the site to Homefield Road but then in 1957, Wimbledon Common Preparatory School acquired a fine building on the Ridgway, opposite King's College School, which we occupy to this day. The school is exceptionally well situated in an attractive and spacious site in Wimbledon Village. It is set in a beautiful large playground and is surrounded by trees and has an adventure playground. In June 2006 The Corporation of King's College School bought the school which consolidated our relationship with this prestigious educational institution. Orchard Hall was completed in 2008 providing a teaching area for Music, Gymnastics, and Drama. More recently our new all-weather surface was laid in 2012 for use during break times and outdoor Physical Education lessons. View full school

We are a school rooted in the community of West Wickham whose pupils achieve well across the whole curriculum. Within a happy and caring atmosphere, we work in partnership with parents, staff, and governors, to ensure that children succeed in all aspects of their learning. Our vision for our pupils is for them to become ‘Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, and Responsible Citizens’ during their time with us. To achieve this we deliver a well-planned curriculum that is inspiring, challenging and creative, and ensures children take an active part in their learning, developing their knowledge, skills, and interests. We value and promote independence, thoughtfulness, and curiosity. We firmly believe that every child can achieve, so we support children’s confidence in their unique abilities and encourage them to take pride in all their achievements. We hope the information on our website provides you with an insight into the life of our busy school. “Parents and Carers praised the school’s work and were overwhelmingly supportive of the school, confident their children are well looked after and effectively taught.” Ofsted 2018. At Wickham Common, we aim to develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. To achieve this we: Provide a stimulating, relevant, and enjoyable learning environment Have clearly articulated, high expectations of all children Nurture the potential in every child Promote positive attitudes to learning Provide opportunities for children to learn and practice transferable skills Recognize that children achieve in different ways and celebrate their different successes Encourage children to value one another and to value the world in which they live and in which we are all interdependent, So that every child: Feels safe and secure and has a positive self-image Values enjoy, and succeeds in learning Becomes independent and self-motivated Develops the ability to cooperate and to contribute to the work of others Develops a lively, enquiring mind with the ability to reason and to question Develops an understanding of the world and other people Acquires an understanding of social and moral attitudes and beliefs Acquires the concepts, knowledge, and skills that will enable them to enjoy, contribute to, and be adaptable in, a changing world. From September 2013 all state primary schools (maintained academy and free) have received extra sports funding through The Primary PE ad Sports Premium as facilitated by the Department of Education. We intend to use the money to help improve the confidence and ability in the delivery of high-quality Physical Education amongst staff in the school as well as promoting active healthy lifestyle choices to pupils. As a school, we feel that this will enable us to have the greatest impact on the pupils and is the most effective and efficient way for the funding to have a long-lasting and positive effect on future learning and physical development. Funding will therefore be targeted towards the following areas: Continued Professional Development for staff via training courses. Adding and improving existing resources for teaching PE and Sport Supporting extra-curricular club provision. Increasing active participation in physical activity and school sport. Providing opportunities for children to compete within Intra and inter sporting competition Continually raising the profile of active healthy lifestyles given the many benefits associated with behavior, attainment, and achievement. The impact of the Sports Premium funding will be measured by: An increase in delivery of high-quality PE lessons as monitored by both Senior Leaders and PE Subject Leader. Understanding and planning the new Primary PE curriculum 2014. Pupils' skills and knowledge. Increased participation within the curricular and extra-curricular provision. Increased links to local clubs, organizations, and other schools Greater links made with other quality-assured, expert external agencies who support positive, active, healthy lifestyles As a good school to move to outstanding, the Governing Body of Wickham Common Primary School held a meeting on 12th June 2014, to discuss the option of converting to an academy. Governors voted unanimously to begin a process of an informed consultation over the status of the school. Compass Academy Trust consists of four Bromley schools nearby judged 'Good' by Ofsted. We work together very closely and we are very proud of our achievements. Our Aims and Principles: Leaders' strong and shared partnership All securely 'Good' schools - ambitious for 'Outstanding' Sharing best practice whilst maintaining individual uniqueness and identity Retaining local geography and local knowledge Strong financial controls for greater efficiencies MAT - growth will be managed with integrity to work with like-minded schools. View full school

Whitehouse Common is a very popular two-form entry primary school and is highly regarded in the community for its achievement academically and across the wider curriculum. At Whitehouse Common, we are committed to providing excellence and are not content standing still but are always moving forward. By providing a safe, caring, and happy environment where everyone is known, valued, and encouraged, children at Whitehouse Common achieve their highest potential. We strive to ensure that every child has the confidence, enthusiasm, and opportunity to develop life-long skills and positive attitudes that will enable them to flourish in the future. Pupils, parents, staff, and governors make a fantastic team and together contribute enormously to a school we are proud of. Close links with parents and the local community are important to us and regular contact is both planned and encouraged. This partnership is vital to our children’s social and moral development, enabling them to grow into responsible and confident individuals that can contribute effectively to their community and society. Our facilities and resources are of a high standard, particularly in the area of ICT, which is an essential tool for learning today. We are situated on a spacious site that includes several outdoor learning/play areas, allotments, and a swimming pool. At Whitehouse Common Primary School we aim to tailor education to individual needs, interests, and aptitude to fulfill every child's potential. Every pupil will have access to a creative, rich, broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum We recognize that every child has a different knowledge base and skill set, as well as varying aptitudes and aspirations therefore every young person's needs will be assessed and their talents developed through diverse teaching strategies. At Whitehouse Common Primary School this means all teachers and teaching staff have the responsibility to ensure that they offer a curriculum and a range of teaching approaches that ally high standards in Basic Skills with opportunities for enrichment, creativity, and physical activity thus promoting and ensuring enjoyment and excellence for all. At Whitehouse Common Primary School, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make informed choices, through a safe environment and an empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whitehouse Common Primary is a diverse school. We actively promote diversity through our celebrations of different faiths and cultures. Religious Education lessons and PSHE lessons reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others. Our curriculum and our links with other schools, both local and global, illustrate our commitment to exploring our school community and the local community. Members of different faiths and religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. The children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. View full school