Salcombe Preparatory School
· N14 4PL
Pupils
241
Day fees
£16k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Salcombe Prep is a co-educational day school in North London serving ages 3–11 with a century-long tradition of academic excellence. The school positions itself as academically ambitious yet nurturing, encouraging independent thinking and character development alongside rigorous curriculum delivery. Known for strong 11+ outcomes into selective grammar and independent schools, it emphasises pastoral care, resilience, and preparing the whole child for life beyond the classroom.
- →Consistently strong 11+ results with pupils securing places at selective schools including NLCS, Channing, Dame Alice Owen's, Aldenham, and QE Boys
- →Rigorous, well-rounded curriculum combining academic excellence with character development and pastoral support
- →Day-school convenience in accessible North London location with wraparound care options
Who thrives here
Ambitious, intellectually engaged pupils who thrive in a structured environment and whose families are focused on selective secondary entry. Well-suited to children who respond positively to high expectations and benefit from strong pastoral oversight.
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Contact & visit
224-226 Chase Side, Southgate, London
N14 4PL
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Salcombe Preparatory School?
Day fees at Salcombe Preparatory School are approximately £16,218 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Salcombe Preparatory School?
Salcombe Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Salcombe Preparatory School a boarding school?
Salcombe Preparatory School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong 11+ outcomes and reputation for selective secondary placements
✓Nurturing pastoral care alongside rigorous academics
✓Effective character education and building child confidence and resilience
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting independent external validation of standards