Hall School Wimbledon
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Hall School Wimbledon is a co-educational independent school
in Wimbledon, London
for children aged 4 to 16. The school was founded in 1990, by current headmaster Mr Timothy Hobbs, with only nine pupils. It currently has over 500 pupils.
The Junior School, known as Beavers Holt, is located in Putney Vale and has a gate leading directly onto Wimbledon Common. A new Reception playground with ponds, seating and a bike track has recently been added to the grounds.
The Senior School is located on The Downs in Wimbledon, about 15 minutes' walk from both Wimbledon and Raynes Park overland stations.
The school operates a bus service within the local Wimbledon / Raynes Park area and offers collections and drop-offs further afield in North and East Sheen, Kingston Hill, Mortlake and Barnes.
The 2009 Ofsted Inspection Report states that: "Hall School Wimbledon provides a good quality education with outstanding features such as an emphasis on learning to learn. The curriculum is good with exemplary opportunities for pupils to experience learning first hand, including a range of field studies. Good teaching and assessment promote good progress and enable pupils to reach standards of work that are well above national averages.”
We believe in good manners, and that children should at all times be courteous and thoughtful towards each other and to all those whom they meet and have dealings with.
We believe in physical fitness and in the striving for excellence in sporting endeavour. We believe in competition conducted within the rules of a game and entered into with sportsmanship and equality.
We believe in the individuality of the child, and that each child should be encouraged and treated fairly according to his range of abilities and his particular needs.
We believe in equality of opportunity and treatment between the sexes, different age groups, nationalities, creeds and levels of ability.
We believe in ambition and hard work as being honourable and vital human qualities.
We believe that thought is the most important activity in which our pupils engage.
We believe in independence and self reliance; that children should be taught to look after themselves and others, and to cope and hold their own in any situation.
We believe all children should be taught the skills of personal organisation, so that their progress is not hindered through inefficiency, and their way of life is managed to enable them to derive maximum benefit from every opportunity.
We believe in happiness, firmly rooted in the children’s belief that they are loved, appreciated and understood.
We consider that these aspirations and qualities can only be secured within a balanced and managed environment where the culture of the school reinforces rather than corrupts. It is our duty to enable and not hinder, to encourage and not indoctrinate. Within this environment, every child’s potential may be wholly realised so that they achieve happiness and success in equal measure.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
in Wimbledon, London
Wimbledon, London
Wimbledon is a district in the south west area of London, England, located south of Wandsworth, and east of Kingston upon Thames. It is situated within Greater London. It is home to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and New Wimbledon Theatre, and contains Wimbledon Common, one of the largest areas...
for children aged 4 to 16. The school was founded in 1990, by current headmaster Mr Timothy Hobbs, with only nine pupils. It currently has over 500 pupils.
The Junior School, known as Beavers Holt, is located in Putney Vale and has a gate leading directly onto Wimbledon Common. A new Reception playground with ponds, seating and a bike track has recently been added to the grounds.
The Senior School is located on The Downs in Wimbledon, about 15 minutes' walk from both Wimbledon and Raynes Park overland stations.
The school operates a bus service within the local Wimbledon / Raynes Park area and offers collections and drop-offs further afield in North and East Sheen, Kingston Hill, Mortlake and Barnes.
The 2009 Ofsted Inspection Report states that: "Hall School Wimbledon provides a good quality education with outstanding features such as an emphasis on learning to learn. The curriculum is good with exemplary opportunities for pupils to experience learning first hand, including a range of field studies. Good teaching and assessment promote good progress and enable pupils to reach standards of work that are well above national averages.”
Spirit of the School
We believe in the all round child, who leaves us with self-esteem and self-confidence intact and resilient, in whom the qualities of loyalty, kindness, honesty, duty, tolerance and consideration are paramount.We believe in good manners, and that children should at all times be courteous and thoughtful towards each other and to all those whom they meet and have dealings with.
We believe in physical fitness and in the striving for excellence in sporting endeavour. We believe in competition conducted within the rules of a game and entered into with sportsmanship and equality.
We believe in the individuality of the child, and that each child should be encouraged and treated fairly according to his range of abilities and his particular needs.
We believe in equality of opportunity and treatment between the sexes, different age groups, nationalities, creeds and levels of ability.
We believe in ambition and hard work as being honourable and vital human qualities.
We believe that thought is the most important activity in which our pupils engage.
We believe in independence and self reliance; that children should be taught to look after themselves and others, and to cope and hold their own in any situation.
We believe all children should be taught the skills of personal organisation, so that their progress is not hindered through inefficiency, and their way of life is managed to enable them to derive maximum benefit from every opportunity.
We believe in happiness, firmly rooted in the children’s belief that they are loved, appreciated and understood.
We consider that these aspirations and qualities can only be secured within a balanced and managed environment where the culture of the school reinforces rather than corrupts. It is our duty to enable and not hinder, to encourage and not indoctrinate. Within this environment, every child’s potential may be wholly realised so that they achieve happiness and success in equal measure.
Admissions Process
Hall School Wimbledon admits pupils of a range of academic abilities, provided that they are judged capable of prospering within the school curriculum (mainstream academic). All prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school prior to registering. Children are not assessed for Reception entry but applicants for all other year groups are required to undertake assessments, which typically include papers in English and Mathematics. 11+ Assessments and interviews are usually held in November and January.Notable former pupils
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