Benedict House Preparatory School At A Glance
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HEAD'S WELCOME
Welcome to Benedict House Preparatory School
Benedict House Preparatory School is a warm and inclusive school where children are supported to grow, achieve and succeed within a caring and purposeful environment. Catering for pupils from Pre-School to Year 6, we offer a well-rounded education that combines academic rigour with strong pastoral care and personal development. Our aim is to help every child reach their full potential and move confidently into the next stage of their education.
Rooted in our philosophy of “Towards the future as a family”, we place great importance on truly knowing each child as an individual. By understanding who they are, how they learn and what motivates them, we are able to provide a personalised educational experience built on trust, respect and empathy. This approach allows children to feel valued, confident and secure, enabling them to take risks in their learning and develop resilience.
Academic excellence sits at the heart of Benedict House. We set high expectations and promote integrity and responsibility in learning, ensuring pupils are well prepared for secondary school, including the 11+ and independent school entrance examinations. Alongside this, we teach children the importance of perseverance and self belief, helping them to approach challenge with confidence and determination.
Our broad and engaging curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity and problem solving. Through opportunities in the classroom and beyond, whether exploring the natural environment, using modern technology or performing on stage, pupils develop teamwork and communication skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
We proudly celebrate the diversity of our school community, believing that learning alongside others with different experiences and perspectives strengthens understanding and empathy, enriching school life for all. Strong relationships between pupils, staff and families are central to our community and underpin everything we do.
At Benedict House, pastoral care is a priority. We work hard to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and are encouraged to act with kindness, respect and integrity. Through this, pupils develop confidence, independence and a genuine care for others and the wider world.
Benedict House Preparatory School is more than a place of learning. It is a close-knit community where children are supported, challenged and inspired as they grow. I look forward to welcoming you to our school and sharing in the exciting journey of preparing children for a confident and successful future.
Laura Baker
Headteacher
Why Benedict House School?
We are proud of our excellent local reputation and our ability to unlock your child’s full potential, preparing them for the next stage in their academic life.
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We are proud of our excellent local reputation and our ability to unlock your child’s full potential, preparing them for the next stage in their academic life.
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Yesterday our Year 6 Oak and Sycamore classes had a fantastic day exploring the London Transport Museum!
Our children enjoyed discovering fascinating exhibits and stepping back in time as they experienced what it was like to travel in vehicles from the past, including an Omnibus, a steam train and an electric train. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they learned more about the history of transport in London.
We were also incredibly proud to receive a lovely comment from a member of the public, who praised our children for being so well behaved and polite on public transport. 🌟
Well done, Year 6 — you represented our school brilliantly! 👏💙
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🍔 What a fantastic Burger Day at Benedict House Prep School 🍔
Our children enjoyed a lovely lunch and we had an extra special visitor from our wonderful caterers @thepollenpartnership — dressed as a giant burger! 😂🍔
Lots of smiles, fun and happy tummies! ❤️
#BurgerDay #sidcupmums #dartfordmums #bexleymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
🍁💻 Maple Class have been busy communicating! 💻🍁
Our Year 3 Maple class were very excited to receive their very first email from Mrs V using 2Email this week📧✨ They have been learning how to reply to an email and importantly, how to proofread their messages carefully to spot and correct any mistakes.
What a fantastic first step into the world of digital communication! 🌟👏 Well done, Maple Class! 🍁 #sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromleymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
🌟 What a wonderful week it was in Year 1 Holly Class at Benedict House last week! 🌟
Our children worked so hard, showed fantastic teamwork and kindness and made us incredibly proud throughout the week. 💚 Their brilliant efforts certainly paid off, as they earned some well deserved Golden Time on Friday! 🎉
There were lots of smiles, laughter and fun as our children enjoyed celebrating their achievements together. What a lovely way to finish a fantastic week! ⭐️👏
Well done, Holly Class! #sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromleymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
✨ Afterschool Gymnastics at Benedict House Prep! ✨
Our fantastic afterschool gymnastics class is in full swing this week and It’s wonderful to see our children having so much fun while building confidence, coordination and learning exciting new skills. 🌟
From balancing and stretching to new moves and challenges, there are plenty of smiles along the way! We’re so proud of how our young gymnasts are developing, supporting one another and giving everything a go. 💪😊
#sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromleymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
🚌💛 What a wonderful week of writing in Year 1 here at Benedict House Prep School!
Our children shared all the things they know about buses and the exciting places they can take us. After reading Naughty Bus, they had great fun writing their own advice letters to the naughty bus! ✏️📖
We are so proud of their wonderful ideas, enthusiasm and incredible writing! Well done Year 1! 🌟
#sidcupmums #dartfordmums #bexleymums #chislehurstmums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
