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Great Houghton Preparatory School
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7AG
School Information
GHS 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’. With effect from September 2011 we will be taking pupils to 16 years of age (GCSE).
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep |
| Size: |
311 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
IAPS |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
186 - 3667 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Interview, Assessment, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, 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 - 13 |
1 - 13 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
200 |
111 |
|
|
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, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSE, Religious Studies
Facilities
All weather surface, Astroturf, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Gymnasium, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Tennis Courts
Activities
Archery, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Handicrafts, Music with theory, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Spanish Club, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Yoga
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest 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 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
928 / 6037 |