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St Anthony's School, Hampstead

Coordinates: 51°33′14″N 0°10′34″W / 51.5538°N 0.1762°W / 51.5538; -0.1762
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St. Anthony's School
Address
Map
90 Fitzjohn's Ave

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NW3 6NP

Coordinates51°33′14″N 0°10′34″W / 51.5538°N 0.1762°W / 51.5538; -0.1762
Information
TypePreparatory day school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1898
Local authorityCamden
Department for Education URN100070 Tables
HeadmasterRichard Berlie
GenderBoys
Age4 to 13
Enrolment285~
Former pupilsOld Anthonians
Websitewww.stanthonysprep.org.uk

St. Anthony's School is a Catholic preparatory school in Hampstead, London for boys aged 4 to 13, and co-educational nursery for children aged 2.5 to 4.

History

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St. Anthony's was founded in Eastbourne in 1898 by the Patton family.[1] It moved to its current location in Hampstead, London shortly after World War II. In 2023, it was acquired by the Inspired Education Group.

Campus

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The school occupies a pair of large houses at 90 Fitzjohn's Ave and 1 Arkwright Rd in Hampstead, North London.

Curriculum

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The curriculum is based on Roman Catholic teaching. In addition to the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and ICT the following subjects are taught from Year 1: French, Mandarin, R.S., Latin, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology. Robotics has also been introduced into the curriculum.

Extracurricular activities

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The school has music provision, sports and clubs, including a debating club. School masses are held once a term at St Mary's Church, Hampstead. There are concerts by visiting musicians and talks by authors, university professors and other professionals.

Awards and recognition

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In 2019 the school was rated "excellent" in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate

References

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  1. ^ Leinster-Mackay, Donald (1984). The Rise of the English Prep School. Falmer Press. p. 24. ISBN 0-905273-74-5.
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