Elmhurst School (established 1879) prepares boys for entry to such prestigious schools as Whitgift, Trinity, Dulwich College and Caterham and possesses an enviable record of academic success.
Equally important is the wide and varied curriculum designed to encourage boys to make the most of their talents, strengths and weaknesses in a structured but friendly family environment. All National Curriculum subjects and attainment targets are followed but the National Curriculum is very much a minimum curriculum at Elmhurst. Contact with parents is regarded as essential and parental involvement is sought in a variety of ways. An extremely well equipped and flourishing computer department, together with active participation in educational visits and drama foster interest in technology and creativity. A wide variety of sports is encouraged including participation in Soccer, Cricket, Athletics, Table Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Tennis and Golf. All boys start swimming at the age of 6/7 and have regular lessons each week.
A Saturday morning music school incorporates individual tuition on a variety of musical instruments, leading to entry into the school band. All pupils from the age of seven learn the recorder in one of their two music lessons a week.
We would urge parents considering entering their sons at Elmhurst to arrange to visit the school during term time as it is only by seeing the school in action that one can judge the atmosphere and relationships that exist between the staff and the boys.
In September 1990 an additional adjacent building was brought into use and as from September 1991 the school has become two form entry throughout. Elmhurst, accredited by the ISJC, accepts boys in September following their fourth birthday. Occasional vacancies arise in other age groups, current details are available from the Secretary.
