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The Wykeham Collegiate was founded in January 1990 with the amalgamation of Wykeham School, founded in 1905, and Girls’ Collegiate School, founded in 1878. The decision to amalgamate these two schools was taken by the respective Boards of Governors in 1988. In 1989 the relevant buildings were constructed, and the new school welcomed its first pupils on 25 January 1990. The school quickly became recognized as one of the leading independent schools for girls in Africa. The school aims to prepare young women for the real world. It offers a top-quality, progressive and holistic education, based on sound Christian values, in a caring and stimulating environment. The Wykeham Collegiate is a happy school, where girls are encouraged to look beyond themselves and to have an altruistic outlook that promotes the good of all. It is a school in which balance is important and pupils are encouraged to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Through working, playing, and living together, pupils form relationships and learn to respect one another. The Wykeham Collegiate boasts a track record of excellent Grade 12 results, with an annual pass rate of 100%. All girls are encouraged to give their best, and both the academically talented girls, and those who find academic studies more challenging, fulfill their potential. Our staff members are highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced educators who instill a positive work ethic and a love for learning in the girls. We are an English-medium school and English Home Language is a compulsory Grade 12 subject. Girls seeking additional extensions in English may take Advanced Programme English from Grade 11. Afrikaans and isiZulu are offered at the First Additional Language level. Languages at the Second Additional Language level, currently French and German, are available at extra cost to parents. All girls in Grade 8 and Grade 9 study Core Mathematics, and both Core Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are offered from Grade 10 onward. Advanced Programme Mathematics is also offered from Grade 10 and is recommended for those girls considering careers in Health Sciences and Engineering disciplines. The Wykeham Collegiate is one of only a few schools in South Africa to offer Sports & Exercise Science as a subject from Grade 10 to Grade 12. Apart from the academic requirements of the course which include physiology, anatomy, and several sports-orientated areas of study, the girls also become qualified coaches in several sports, do first aid courses, strapping courses, and several other sports-related qualifications. The girls have access to a gym as well as to private specialists including a Dietician, Physiotherapist, and Biokineticist on site. Subject and cultural tours to worldwide destinations are arranged annually. Previous groups have visited the USA, UK, China, Thailand, Russia, and Israel, to name a few. Exchange opportunities are provided by AFS and Rotary, as well as private arrangements organized by parents. The Wykeham Collegiate regularly hosts exchange students from foreign countries. Sound, imaginative teaching ensures that girls grow in confidence, make progress, and enjoy school. Our small classes allow dedicated and professional staff to nurture, stimulate and extend each girl. An exciting and relevant 21st Century curriculum, where we consciously focus on developing communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills, appeals to the girls. Barriers to learning need to be identified as early as possible. The Junior School has a strong support team to assist our girls. On-campus we use the services of remedial teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers. Our focus is learning through play in Grades RRR to R. Activities are carefully considered to prepare our girls for the formal learning years. Drama, Library, Music, Physical Education, andThe Wykeham Collegiate was founded in January 1990 with the amalgamation of Wykeham School, founded in 1905, and Girls’ Collegiate School, founded in 1878. The decision to amalgamate these two schools was taken by the respective Boards of Governors in 1988. In 1989 the relevant buildings were constructed, and the new school welcomed its first pupils on 25 January 1990. The school quickly became recognized as one of the leading independent schools for girls in Africa. The school aims to prepare young women for the real world. It offers a top-quality, progressive and holistic education, based on sound Christian values, in a caring and stimulating environment. The Wykeham Collegiate is a happy school, where girls are encouraged to look beyond themselves and to have an altruistic outlook that promotes the good of all. It is a school in which balance is important and pupils are encouraged to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Through working, playing, and living together, pupils form relationships and learn to respect one another. The Wykeham Collegiate boasts a track record of excellent Grade 12 results, with an annual pass rate of 100%. All girls are encouraged to give their best, and both the academically talented girls, and those who find academic studies more challenging, fulfill their potential. Our staff members are highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced educators who instill a positive work ethic and a love for learning in the girls. We are an English-medium school and English Home Language is a compulsory Grade 12 subject. Girls seeking additional extensions in English may take Advanced Programme English from Grade 11. Afrikaans and isiZulu are offered at the First Additional Language level. Languages at the Second Additional Language level, currently French and German, are available at extra cost to parents. All girls in Grade 8 and Grade 9 study Core Mathematics, and both Core Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are offered from Grade 10 onward. Advanced Programme Mathematics is also offered from Grade 10 and is recommended for those girls considering careers in Health Sciences and Engineering disciplines. The Wykeham Collegiate is one of only a few schools in South Africa to offer Sports & Exercise Science as a subject from Grade 10 to Grade 12. Apart from the academic requirements of the course which include physiology, anatomy, and several sports-orientated areas of study, the girls also become qualified coaches in several sports, do first aid courses, strapping courses, and several other sports-related qualifications. The girls have access to a gym as well as to private specialists including a Dietician, Physiotherapist, and Biokineticist on site. Subject and cultural tours to worldwide destinations are arranged annually. Previous groups have visited the USA, UK, China, Thailand, Russia, and Israel, to name a few. Exchange opportunities are provided by AFS and Rotary, as well as private arrangements organized by parents. The Wykeham Collegiate regularly hosts exchange students from foreign countries. Sound, imaginative teaching ensures that girls grow in confidence, make progress, and enjoy school. Our small classes allow dedicated and professional staff to nurture, stimulate and extend each girl. An exciting and relevant 21st Century curriculum, where we consciously focus on developing communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills, appeals to the girls. Barriers to learning need to be identified as early as possible. The Junior School has a strong support team to assist our girls. On-campus we use the services of remedial teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers. Our focus is learning through play in Grades RRR to R. Activities are carefully considered to prepare our girls for the formal learning years. Drama, Library, Music, Physical Education, and Psychomotor lessons taught by specialist teachers provide opportunities for our girls to gain independence, explore and discover. A voluntary introductory sports program is offered to girls in Grade R. Computer and iPad lessons begin in Grade RR. Girls are taught social media responsibility and coding. We have a well-equipped outdoor area where the girls spend many happy hours on the jungle gyms, trampoline, cycle track, and in the sandpit and gardens. All activities promote the complete development of the child: physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. The Pre-Primary has its unique characteristics based on how children of this age group make sense of the world and acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes which will allow them to maximize the opportunities afforded in the formal learning years. Outings to various venues like the SPCA, Wylie Park, and Botanical Gardens reinforce our belief that not all learning takes place within the classroom. Aftercare is available for girls in Grades RRR – Grade 2. Aftercare is a home base for girls in the afternoon. Girls are lovingly supervised by members of staff. Psychomotor lessons taught by specialist teachers provide opportunities for our girls to gain independence, explore and discover. A voluntary introductory sports program is offered to girls in Grade R. Computer and iPad lessons begin in Grade RR. Girls are taught social media responsibility and coding. We have a well-equipped outdoor area where the girls spend many happy hours on the jungle gyms, trampoline, cycle track, and in the sandpit and gardens. All activities promote the complete development of the child: physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. The Pre-Primary has its unique characteristics based on how children of this age group make sense of the world and acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes which will allow them to maximize the opportunities afforded in the formal learning years. Outings to various venues like the SPCA, Wylie Park, and Botanical Gardens reinforce our belief that not all learning takes place within the classroom. Aftercare is available for girls in Grades RRR – Grade 2. Aftercare is a home base for girls in the afternoon. Girls are lovingly supervised by members of staff. View full school

Welcome to Wykeham Primary School, a vibrant, inclusive, and popular primary school where excellence is celebrated and rewarded. Like so many schools in the inner city, we are a multi-cultural school and we reflect this in our curriculum and in the values we seek to encourage. At Wykeham, we have a positive learning philosophy where children build on their skills and understanding and develop and progress to their full potential. Over the years, my dedicated and committed staff have enabled our pupils to attain high standards in the core curriculum subjects of English, Mathematics, and Science. We also place great importance on developing the children’s social skills, empowering them to build good relationships, and being sensitive to the feelings and needs of others. Our children are inspired in an environment that encourages individuality, creativity, and independence in our happy, safe and supportive school. Wykeham Primary School is in an inner-city area in the London Borough of Brent with an intake of 525 pupils between the ages of three and eleven from a wide and diverse community. It has two forms of entry except in two-year groups where there are three forms of entry. There are 48 pupils attending Nursery which consists of both full-time and part-time places. We have our swimming pool, a spacious Computing Suite with 3D facilities, a well-resourced library, sports field, and gardening area. The majority of children live in either rented or council accommodation. Fifty-seven pupils (11%) are on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities register with ten pupils (1.9%) having an Educational Health and Care Plan. 66% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals. For pupils entitled to the Universal Free School Meals in Key Stage 1, 95% receive this. 72% of pupils speak English as an additional language. The main languages, other than English, spoken by our pupils are Somali and Arabic At Wykeham Primary School, we believe that education both influences and reflects the values of our society, and the kind of society we want to be. Therefore, we provide high-quality learning and teaching in a supportive and caring environment to develop the potential of every pupil, working with governors and parents to build a strong partnership. Our Aims: To demonstrate respect for all and to value the individual. To provide the highest standard of learning for all pupils. To maintain a happy, secure, and stimulating environment. To provide the highest standard of teaching for all pupils in all aspects of the school. To enhance the partnership with the whole school community. Our Values: Everyone has equal rights and deserves equal opportunity. Each child is entitled to the maximum chance of success. Each child has the right to learn and the teachers the right to teach without disruption. All staff has a responsibility to pupils for setting and maintaining the highest professional standards. Everyone has a responsibility for all our children's education. View full school