At Elmhurst, we often tell our pupils that brilliance isn’t just about natural talent – it’s about what you do with it. While our core values of Kindness, Curiosity, Bravery, and Respect form our foundation, it is Determination that serves as the engine for our pupils’ most remarkable achievements. This spirit of grit is systematically…
Whilst the pandemic brought about swift changes to working patterns, six years on in London the data suggests we have almost returned to our pre-Covid working arrangements and in some parts of London, are actually making more journeys to work than ever before. For Elmhurst families, fortunate enough to live within easy commuting distance…
Primary School Offer Day can bring a wave of emotions—either joy that your child has received a place at your preferred school, or concern and uncertainty if the outcome was not what you were hoping for. Starting school is a major milestone, and we know how emotional and overwhelming this time can be. At Elmhurst,…
We are delighted to share the excellent results of our Year 6 pupils for 2026, who have all secured their places at their first-choice senior schools – over almost half of the cohort also achieving scholarship awards. Whilst the 11+ brings an element of uncertainty, the freedom to target the destination which is best suited…
Our first girls joined Elmhurst in 2024 and since then our Reception classes have been co-educational, we also accept girls up to Year 4. Founded in 1869, it is unsurprising that Elmhurst began as a boys school – a reflection of the times. Today, we have moved to a co-educational model to be true to…
School is a social space – a community of varied relationships, which teach young people how to be and enable them to find their own voice and rhythm. Reading, writing and maths are fundamental aims of schools – but it is the connections they build with others that are vital components of well-being. Interactions…
Looking for a Reception place in September? Read our handy tips on how to choose the right school for your child Any prep school parent will be keen to tell you that the most important thing they want from an independent education is for their child to be confident in themselves and have…
By nurturing the brilliance in every pupil, we seek to build confidence and the mindset that we can do anything we set our minds to. At Elmhurst, a comprehensive approach to character development is key to unlocking this. Character is taught in school, celebrated when it is seen and looked for in our responses…
To what extent should gender inform education? As the Head of a prep school, I spend considerable time reflecting on how to educate all our children in a way that enables them to thrive. Every aspect of our offer is analysed and reviewed, developed and improved in a continuous loop with a view to…
Happy National Year of Reading – Our Fifth One at Elmhurst! Earlier this week, the government and the National Literacy Trust launched the National Year of Reading, to tackle a “worrying decline in reading for pleasure among children and young people”, The Guardian noted. Arriving at Elmhurst almost five years ago, I brought with…
