St Anthony's School, Hampstead

St. Anthony's School is a Catholic preparatory school in Hampstead, London, for boys aged 4 to 13.

St. Anthony's School
Address
90 Fitzjohn's Ave

London
,
NW3 6NP

England
Coordinates51°33′14″N 0°10′34″W
Information
TypePreparatory day school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1898
Local authorityCamden
Department for Education URN100070 Tables
HeadmasterPaul Keyte
GenderBoys
Age4 to 13
Enrolment280~
Former pupilsOld Anthonians
Websitehttp://www.stanthonysprep.org.uk/

History

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 2010, it was taken over by the Alpha Plus Group, who installed Paul Keyte as the headmaster.

Campus

The school occupies a pair of large houses at 90 Fitzjohn's Ave and 1 Arkwright Rd in Hampstead, north London. It is part of a cluster of schools that includes Devonshire House, North Bridge House and Fitzjohn's Primary.

Curriculum

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., History, Geography, Art, Design Technology.

Extracurricular activities

School masses are held at St Mary's Church, Hampstead. Regular concerts by visiting musicians are held.

Awards and recognition

In 2010 the school was rated "outstanding" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and, the following year, in the Diocesan inspection report.[2]

Alumni

An old boys' association has been started.


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