Elmhurst caters for boys aged 4 - 11 and concentrates on raising individual levels of attainment to the extent that boys will have the best possible chance of doing themselves justice in competitive entrance examinations at the age of eleven.
Considerable success has been achieved over a long period of time in obtaining scholarships and places at notable Independent and Grammar Schools. The majority of boys go on to Whitgift, Trinity, Wilson's and Wallington.
Parents, however, who are considering, or have already decided to undertake the considerable financial burden of educating their children privately expect them to receive more than just sound teaching in academic subjects. Elmhurst aims to provide an environment in which a boy can develop not only his mental and physical abilities, but also appreciate the value of good manners, honesty and consideration for others. The curriculum is wide and provides as many opportunities as possible for each boy to discover his own particular talents, strengths and weaknesses so that he will grow and develop as an individual capable of making his own decisions. The atmosphere in the school is based on respect and politeness within a disciplined framework, which provides security, whilst at the same time being happy and friendly. In this situation there is ample scope for each boy to develop his personality and realise his potential to the full so that he may eventually be able to take his place as a useful member of our society.
Most boys come to the school as a result of personal recommendations and several are the sons of former pupils. The centenary of the birth of a former pupil - P.G. WODEHOUSE - was celebrated in 1981; his publishers presented a set of his books to the school. Another former pupil, TOM SHARPE, is of course still producing best selling novels.
