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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: |
Assessment & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Clergy discounts, Sibling discounts, 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, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, Graph/Tech Communication, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies
Facilities
Athletics track, Gymnasium, Library, Music Centre, Science laboratories, Specialist Dyslexia Unit
Activities
Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Photography, Pottery, Riding, Skiing
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, 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: |
453 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
928 / 6037 |