The Belvedere Preparatory School

Rigorous policies, trained staff, and vigilance foster a culture where pupils feel secure and valued.

“Through rigorous policies, trained staff and a strong commitment to vigilance, BPS fosters a culture where pupils feel secure and valued; allowing them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.”

School treats safeguarding as highest priority, providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment with trained staff.

“Belvedere Prep treats the Safeguarding of the pupils in its care as the highest priority; ensuring that every child is provided with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.”

School offers a range of termly extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs three days a week

“The School provides a range of extra-curricular activities and clubs which change termly. This gives pupils the opportunity to return to an activity or change their preferences on a termly basis.”

School provides enhanced opportunities in arts, music, drama, culture, language, personal development, teamwork/leadership, and PE

“We provide enhanced opportunities for: exploring the arts (art, music, drama); fostering an appreciation of culture and language; growing personally, socially and emotionally; developing a sense of team work and leadership; and physical well-being (physical education).”

School describes itself as having a reputation for academic excellence combined with a welcoming, caring family atmosphere.

“As well as having a reputation for academic excellence, we are also known for our welcoming family atmosphere.”

Safeguarding is described as central to the school's ethos, with each child's safety paramount.

“Safeguarding is at the heart of BPS’s ethos, ensuring that each child’s safety is paramount.”

School describes itself as a non-selective Independent Prep School

“Despite being a non-selective Independent Prep School, a remarkable 45% of our Year 6 pupils were awarded a place at The Blue Coat School”

All children in Year 6 gained their first choice of secondary school, with some awarded music scholarships

“In addition, two children were awarded Music scholarships at other schools and all children in Year 6 gained their first choice of Secondary School.”

Belvedere Prep ranked 20th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Independent Prep Schools based on Key Stage 2 national testing results

“We were delighted to once again feature in The Sunday Times Top 100 Independent Prep Schools in the UK. This list is based on the results of national testing at the end of Key Stage 2 in the core areas of English and Mathematics. Belvedere Prep was ranked in 20th position.”

Despite being non-selective, 45% of Year 6 pupils gained a place at the only Grammar School in the city

“Despite being a non-selective Independent Prep School, a remarkable 45% of our Year 6 pupils were awarded a place at The Blue Coat School; the only Grammar School in the City.”