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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 childβs 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 childβs full potential, preparing them for the next stage in their academic life.
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Our Year 2 Elm and Ash classes had a wonderful day exploring Hever Castle and its beautiful grounds as part of their History project yesterday. What an amazing, enriching day! #hevercastle #sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
Our Year 1 Holly Class had a lovely time at the library this week here at Benedict House Prep School. Our children enjoyed having a good look around, choosing books to explore together and finding stories to enjoy independently. They were so excited to pick a book to bring home too! ππItβs always wonderful to see their enthusiasm for books and reading. #sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromleymums #orpingtonmums @chatsworthschls
A huge well done to our amazing Petra in our Year 6 class who has completed some fantastic Spanish work and has shown such enthusiasm, effort and commitment to her learning.
We were delighted to see her receive a very well-deserved Headteacherβs Award yesterday in recognition of her hard work and achievements. ππ
Well done, Petra β we are incredibly proud of you! π #sidcupmums #bexleymums #kentmums #dartfordmums #chislehurstmums @chatsworthschls
We are so proud of our wonderful Seb from our Owls Pre-school, who received a very well-deserved Headteacherβs Award today! Seb has been doing a fantastic job learning the names of different body parts and has shown some brilliant cutting and sticking skills too! βοΈπWell done, Seb your hard work, enthusiasm and fantastic progress have really shone through. We are so proud of you! ππKeep up the amazing work! #sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #kentmums #bromleymums @chatsworthschls
Our Year 6 Oak and Sycamore classes had an amazing opportunity last week to welcome TfL for an educational session all about travelling safely. πβ¨
The children received practical, easy-to-apply advice to help them travel confidently and safely when walking home and making the journey to secondary school.
There were lots of fantastic questions, thoughtful contributions and a great understanding shown throughout the session. Well done, Year 6! ππ
#sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #orpingtonmums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
πΎπ Harvest Festival Assembly π
What a wonderful Harvest Festival Assembly at Christchurch today! It was so lovely to see our children sharing their talents through beautiful singing and delightful poems. πΆπ
A huge thank you to all our wonderful families for joining us and for your incredibly generous donations to Benedict House. Your kindness and support are very much appreciated. π
A special well done to all our children you made us so proud! π
#sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromleymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
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. π
Well done, Year 6 β you represented our school brilliantly! ππ
#sidcupmums #bexleymums #dartfordmums #bromeymums #kentmums @chatsworthschls
π What a fantastic Burger Day at Benedict House Prep School π
Our children enjoyed a lovely lunch and we had an extra special visitor from our wonderful caterers @thepollenpartnership β dressed as a giant burger! ππ
Lots of smiles, fun and happy tummies! β€οΈ
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