Family grouping classes 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 years.
Preparation for exams and entrances to secondary schools.
10 children ratio to 1 teacher (or better).
The children work in a co-operative atmosphere where they make independent choices and can progress at their own speed. Before and after school care is provided.
Peripatetic teachers are used for sports, French, German, Spanish, music, speech and drama, piano, violin, art, swimming. Clubs include: Ballet, horse-riding, computers, gymnastics, drama, French conversation, Jujitsu.
The environment is an important part of the education and is always attractive and orderly. In a stimulating and happy atmosphere the children progress quickly and independence is encouraged.
Many of the children have attended Montessori Nursery schools prior to joining us, and the parents have chosen St Andrews as they wish their children to continue with the successful headstart they received.
An early foundation in the three R's is given in the reception class where a variety of other subjects are offered eg French, music & movement, recorder and piano lessons, lives of artists & musicians, speech and drama, art, Science, History and Geography are introduced as projects. Our aim is to open as many doors as possible to the children so that they can start their journey of discovery in these areas. We are following the National Curriculum and our children are usually well in advance of requirements. St Andrews is a small happy school providing a family atmosphere. The children are encouraged to look after and care for each other.
We respect the children as individuals. Our aim is to engender a love of learning and to help the children to learn for its own sake.
The baby unit enables working parents to have all their children cared for on one site.
The school is housed in a Grade II listed building dating from 1800. The grounds are extensive with lawns and woods. An environmental centre has been created on site. The school is five minutes away from Junction 6 of the M1 and Junction 21A of the M25. The A41 is close by.
Alumni - St Andrews is only 5 years old but already has a past pupil, Nisha san Thirarajah, who at 7 years was the youngest child to gain a GCSE and is in the Guiness Book of Records.
