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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 |