Head’s Welcome
A very warm welcome to Danes Hill School!
Danes Hill School is a popular co-educational day Prep School and is home to around 700 pupils aged 3 – 13. We are a school that has been described as ‘outstanding’ at the last ISI Inspection with an undeniably impressive site, set on 55 acres. Our values are passion, courage, growth and respect and I believe that if children are happy, they flourish, reach their full potential and carry a love of learning with them for the rest of their lives.
At Danes Hill School, we want children to enjoy their childhood for as long as possible, but we also want them to develop and progress within a stimulating environment that offers many opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
I am keen to ensure that all our pupils are ‘future ready’, and we offer a curriculum that focuses on the skills of collaboration, communication, creativity, problem solving and teamwork. Our Year 8 pupils secure many scholarships each year and gain places to a wide variety of leading Independent senior schools, both locally and throughout the country.
In the end, what do parents want from a Prep School education? I believe that they want, outstanding teaching and learning; communication and trust; and individualised care for their child – we strive to meet those aims within a friendly and family environment.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school; there is a positive energy about the place and it is infectious!
Do come and see us!
Richard Brown
Head
The afternoon sunshine was irresistible today and prompted our Year 4 pupils to seize the chance to enjoy their library books on the serene Head's Lawn. Throughout the lesson, teachers invited pupils for individual reading sessions. Meanwhile, Mrs Keat our wonderful Librarian was readily ...available, recommending fantastic reads to accompany the children through the weekend. A Year 4 student secured the coveted Library armchair, a cherished reading nook within our peaceful Library, and settled in comfortably, preparing for an afternoon immersed in books.
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Today marked a momentous occasion for the Bevendean community as they gathered for their annual class photos. Mrs Samson and Mr Brown greeted the pupils and parents at the school gate with warmth and excitement, setting the tone for the day. The Pre-Prep pupils looked exceptionally sharp in ...anticipation of their turn before the photographer's lens. We look forward to seeing the class photos!
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This week, our Bevendean pupils eagerly greeted Mr. Brown at the Pre-Prep site, setting the stage for an exciting morning! After lending a hand to Mrs Samson in her customary duty of welcoming pupils and parents at the front gate, Mr Brown engaged with the Year 1 School Council and delighted ...children in Reception and Year 1 with his reading. Mr. Brown's enthusiasm to connect with the school community was palpable, and our Bevendean community embraced him wholeheartedly!
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Today was a delightfully eventful morning at our Pre-Prep, featuring class photos and a special visit from Mr Brown. Alongside Mrs Samson, Mr Brown warmly welcomed pupils and parents at the front gate as they arrived at school. Later, he engaged in an insightful Q&A session with the Year 1 ...School Council. Reading to the Reception and Year 1 students proved to be a cherished moment for both Mr Brown and the pupils alike.
Today our music department warmly welcomed the enthusiastic Year 2 pupils for an immersive and exhilarating String Quartet Workshop. Our talented String Quartet treated the Year 2 pupils to a captivating performance, leaving them spellbound and inspired.
Following the performance, our ...passionate musicians invited the Year 2 pupils to explore the world of strings firsthand. Guided by our skilled peripatetic teachers and senior pupils, the children eagerly embraced the opportunity to experience the magic of each instrument, their faces lighting up with joy and excitement as they plucked, bowed, and strummed their way through melodies.
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The Mini London Marathon witnessed an extraordinary turnout this year with over 12,900 young runners participating in the event. 75 pupils from Danes Hill School took on the challenge in support of @WWF and @BritishRedCross https://bit.ly/3Ua43Lh
