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Independent Primary Schools In Essex

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Essex has many wealthy residents and partly as a result it also have many excellent independent primary schools. While state schools do now provide an excellent level of education, private schools do have the resources to provide an even higher level of education. There are many pre-prep and preparatory schools in Essex, and many of the independent schools take children from 3 years old through to A levels at 18 years.

The Advantages of Independent Education

The main advantages of a private primary school over a state school is that each child will receive more personal and small group tuition. Class sizes tend to be smaller and create a better learning environment for some children. Schools also have the funds to ensure that the best equipment and books are available for all children.

The foundation that is made in a private primary school can be carried on through their lives. 50% of children from private schools go on to gain the top A grade at A-level, and 90% go on to university.

Many private primary schools also provide extra tuition to help children pass the 11-Plus exams, to gain entry into some of the top grammar schools.

The only downside of private education is the cost!

Sports and the Arts – Soft Skills

Private primaries also excel in sports, with many children learning to play cricket, rugby and hockey at a much higher level than is possible in state schools. Many private schools compete in national competitions in gymnastics and other sports. Also many private primary schools have their own swimming pool and provide children with swimming lessons.

Extracurricular activities, such as art, music, drama and dance are all provided as standard. These can actually help a child to excel in the academic subjects too, creating a more outgoing, confident individual.

Boarding

Of course, what many private schools are famous for is their boarding facilities. Children can stay during the week or all term, at many schools. When both parents are working overseas or far from home, boarding can be a good option. Many children excel in a boarding school environment, and while in fiction they are not always the most fun places to be, many children absolutely love the independence it gives them. Boarding generally starts at 7 years of age.

Social Networking

As much as we try to move towards a classless society, children do form life-long ties with other children at private schools, creating an elite of well educated, wealthy individuals who are all connected. This is partly why so many members of parliament come from private schools, and why so many of the country’s top CEOs are privately educated. Often referred to as the “Old Boys’ Network“.

Types of Independent / Fee Paying School

Independent schools are categorized as follows. Note that “private” covers all independent schools, but is used less today, and “public” is used for independent secondary schools.

  • Nursery/Kindergarten: 2 to 4 years
  • Pre-preparatory: 3 or 4 to 7 years
  • Preparatory: 7 to 11 or 13 years
  • Public: 11 or 13 to 18 years

Essex Independent Primary Schools

There are many independent private preparatory & junior schools in Essex. Some of the private schools cover both primary and secondary education.

Braeside School

An independent girls school for pupils between the ages of 3 and 16. The main entry points are at age 3, 7 and 11 years of age, covering Early Years, KS1 and KS2.

Brentwood Pre-Prepatory School

Brentwood Pre-Preparatory School was purpose built in 1995 for the education of 3 to 7 year olds.

Brentwood Preparatory School

There are 240 places at the Preparatory School. Set in 72 acres with playing fields and gardens. Their motto is: ‘Virtue, Learning, Manners’.

Chigwell Junior School

Has both pre-prep and preparatory schools. Children can join from age of 4 (Reception) and continue until they are 18. They have a a comprehensive range of afterschool clubs.

Dame Bradbury’s School

Independent preparatory school for pre-school, infants and juniors which dates back to 1317. Great resources and facilities, sports participation and extra curricular activities. The co-educational prep school and nursery is based in Saffron Walden.

Elm Green Preparatory School

The school has a strong academic tradition and an excellent record of success in the Essex 11+ and independent school examinations. Taking pupils from aged 4 to 11 years of age.

Felsted Preparatory School

For Ages 4-12. Felsted’s Circle of Learning creates individualised pathways for each Felstedian. From the age of 8 many children choose to board. Felsted offers flexible boarding options in a nurturing family atmosphere to meet the varied demands of modern family life.

Friends School

Has both Junior School and Nursery. Opened in 1992, it is a prep schoolwith Quaker roots. Small class sizes and an excellent pupil teacher ratio.

  • Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3EB
  • Tel: 01799 525351
  • [email protected]
  • www.friends.org.uk

Gosfield School

Day school for ages 4-18 with boarding options at senior level. 110 acres with excellent sports facilities and provides excellent music, arts and IT education.

Herington House School

A private day school founded in 1936 for around 130 pupils ages 3½ to 11. The School has gained a reputation for high academic standards and has an exceedingly high rate of success both for Independent and Grammar Schools.

Holmwood House

Holmwood House School was founded in 1922 and os an Independent Co-educational Preparatory School. National Curriculum syllabus, French started in year 1. Cricket and hickey are played.

Howe Green House School

Howe Green House School was established in 1987. Since 2001 it has run Acorns Nursery for 2 year olds, plus Kindergarten and Reception Class, and they teach through to year 6. “Our children need to grow as caring and responsible citizens, who in the fullness of time will make the world a better place.”

Littlegarth School

Littlegarth School is a happy, friendly and forward-thinking, co-educational independent school and nursery.

Loyola Preparatory School

Loyola is an independent  school for boys aged 3 to 11. Loyola Preparatory School is a Catholic school that welcomes all creeds and denominations.

Maldon Court Preparatory School

Maldon Court Preparatory School was established in 1956. We believe that every child is a natural learner but they all do not learn in the same way or at the same time. It was voted as the Best Overall Private School in Essex by the Independent Schools Directory.

New Hall School – Chelmsford

New Hall School dates back to 1642 and is the oldest Catholic girls’ school in England. Today it is a leading independent boarding & day school for boys and girls aged 3-18. Students can board from the age of 7.

New Hall won the National Independent Schools Award 2011 for Outstanding Strategic Initiative. It is still a Catholic School and one of its objectives is to advance the Roman Catholic religion by the conduct of a Roman Catholic school.

In 2005, New Hall School Trust (NHST) was established as a new registered charity (1110286) and limited company (05472420) registered in England at New Hall School.

Oaklands School

8 Albion Hill, Loughton, Essex IG10 4RA

Oxford House

An independent co-educational prep school for children aged 2-11 years in Colchester, Essex.

St Anne’s Preparatory School

St. Anne’s is a small Independent Preparatory School founded in 1925 for boys and girls aged 3-11 years. The School is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, supportive enthusiastic staff and excellent academic results.

  • 154 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0AW
  • Tel: 01245 353488
  • www.stannesprep.essex.sch.uk

Reviews and Contact Details Coming Soon ….

St Cedd’s School

Maltese Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PB

St John’s RC School

Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AX

St John’s School

Stock Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 0AR

St Margaret’s Preparatory School

Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex CO9 1SE

St Mary’s School for Girls

91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB

St Nicholas School

Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0NJ

The Daiglen School

68 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5LG

The Ryes School and Community

Ryes Lane, Sudbury, CO10 7EA

The Yellow House School

1 Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HX

Trinity School

Brizes Park, Ongar Road, Brentwood, CM15 0DG

Ursuline Preparatory School

Old Great Ropers, Great Ropers Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3HR

Widford Lodge

Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9AN

Woodlands Preparatory School

Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3LA

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One Comment on “Independent Primary Schools In Essex”

  1. St. Cedd’s school in Chelmsford has been given a glowing endorsement and judged to be Excellent in all aspects of its educational provision.
    St. Cedd’s is one of the best 3-11 year prop schools in England.

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