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Great Houghton Preparatory School GDST

Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7AG

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School Information

GHPS is a well established school with many strengths, combing a very broad, inclusive approach with specialist expertise. Children develop confidence and courtesy, self-discipline and self-knowledge in a happy, purposeful environment. Our most recent ISI Inspection Report also observed that ‘the care that staff devote to the well-being of their pupils is outstanding’.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 326
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 2061 - 3466

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview, Assessment, Visit
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, Clergy discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     1 - 12 1 - 12    
Pupil Numbers     231 95    

Subjects taught

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, French, Geography, German, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSE, Religious Studies

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Gymnasium, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Tennis Courts

Activities

Archery, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Handicrafts, Maths Puzzle Club, Music with theory, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Riding, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Year book, Yoga

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 74728
ISI Reference Number: 6738
DCSF Reference Number: 928 / 6037