Welcome to
Salcombe Prep School
Nestled in North London, Salcombe Prep is a co-educational school for children aged 3–11, offering a dynamic and academically ambitious curriculum within a nurturing environment. Pupils are encouraged to think independently, ask big questions, and aim high.
For over a century, academic excellence has been at our core. From our exceptional Early Years provision to outstanding 11+ results, children benefit from a rigorous, well-rounded education that builds confidence, character, and a lifelong love of learning. At Salcombe, pupils develop the courage to be wise, curious, and successful.
Meet our Headmistress
Welcome to Salcombe Prep School, an exciting place of learning, where pupils are guided to achieve their academic best while developing the confidence and character to thrive in a changing world.
We believe in nurturing the whole child. While we place great value on academic achievement, we also recognise the importance of preparing children for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, values and mind-set to seize opportunities and face challenges with resilience.
With my extensive educational experience guiding the school’s vision, I am committed to nurturing every child in an inclusive environment where they are supported and encouraged to excel academically and grow into their best selves, where no question is too big or too small to inspire curiosity and learning.
Nicola Sands, Headmistress
INSPECTION REPORT
Salcombe Prep excels in Inspection!
In 2023, Salcombe Prep met and surpassed the standards in all five areas of ISI inspection assessment:
- Leadership and management, and governance.
- Quality of education, training and recreation.
- Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Pupils’ social and economic education and contribution.
- Safeguarding
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Where the educational path to excellence begins
Visit us and discover first-hand how a Salcombe Prep School education empowers pupils for a lifetime of triumphs, built on the solid foundation of academic success.
Location
Discovering excellence in North London
Located in Southgate, North London, Salcombe Prep School occupies two sites, just a brief stroll apart. Each site plays a unique role in fostering our ethos of academic excellence and holistic development, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that extends across both locations.
Within each setting, Salcombe Prep pupils benefit from a wide range of carefully designed facilities aimed at enhancing the learning experience. These purposefully crafted resources contribute to the creation of an engaging educational environment for all Salcombe Prep pupils.
Pre-School and Pre-Prep School
Green Road, Salcombe Prep's nurturing and vibrant environment for our youngest learners.
Prep School
Chase Side, Salcombe Prep’s enriching and challenging environment for our older pupils.
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Come and see how learning begins with courage, curiosity, and play. 💫
Join our Stay & Play session on Wednesday 19th November, 9:15–10:15am — an informal, joyful morning designed for little learners (and their grown-ups) to explore, imagine, and connect socially.
Discover how the best education nurtures the confidence to be curious, the courage to explore, and the creativity to succeed.
📍 Spaces are limited – booking essential:
📧 admissions@salcombeprep.co.uk
#StayAndPlay #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay #PrepSchoolLife #PlayMatters #CuriousCourage #SalcombePrep
This half term, our Year 5 artists have been thinking like Thiebaud! Inspired by the American artist Wayne Thiebaud, they discovered how everyday treats can become extraordinary art through bold colour, expressive texture, and thoughtful composition.
Bringing this inspiration to life, pupils created vibrant papier-mâché sculptures - transforming simple materials into joyful works of art that reflect imagination, care, and craftsmanship.
A celebration of creativity, curiosity, and the joy of learning through art.
#SalcombePrep #TeamSalcombe #CourageToBeWise #ArtInspires #WayneThiebaud #CreativeLearning #LearningThroughPlay #WeAreCognita #northlondprepschool
Together, we pause to reflect, remember and show our gratitude.
Let us remember their legacy and continue to teach future generations the importance of peace, respect, and remembrance.
To all those who serve and have served, we thank you.
Lest we forget.
🧦💛 Odd Socks Day! 💛🧦
Our children and staff proudly wore odd socks today for National Anti-Bullying Week, a colourful celebration of what makes each of us unique. 🌈
Because when we value our differences and show kindness every day, we create a place where everyone belongs. 💛
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #BeKind #CelebrateDifference #KindnessMatters
🧦 Don’t forget — it’s Odd Socks Day tomorrow! 🧦
We’re kicking off Anti-Bullying Week by celebrating what makes each of us unique.
This year’s theme is “Make a Noise About Bullying: The Power for Good” reminding us all that our words and actions have the power to make a positive difference.
So tomorrow, pupils may come to school wearing their brightest, boldest odd socks to show their support, celebrate individuality, and stand together against bullying.
Let’s make some noise for kindness, respect, and the Power for Good! 🎉
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #PowerForGood #SalcombePrep #CourageToCare #KindnessMatters #teamsalcombe
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Champions! 🎃
The pumpkins were fierce and the competition was tough, but we have our winners of the annual Salcombe Prep Pumpkin Carving Contest! 🏆✨
From spooky ghouls and Disney characters to charming autumnal scenes, the creativity on display was truly outstanding.
Our prep school winner impressed the judges with their intricately designed Pumpkin Owl, which stole the show — earning 50 house points and a special prize! 🦉🎃
Judges praised the creation for the originality, attention to detail, and impressive craftsmanship - a true masterpiece of autumn artistry! 🍂
Our pre-prep pupils also wowed us with their imaginative entries, with first place going to a fantastic Monsters, Inc.pumpkin — originality at its best! 👏
Well done to everyone who took part, you have set the bar very high for next year’s competition! 💫🎃
#SalcombePrep #CourageToBeWise #PumpkinCarving #AutumnCreativity #SchoolSpirit #teamsalcombe
✨ Stay & Play ✨
Come and see how learning begins with courage, curiosity, and play. 💫
Join our Stay & Play session on Wednesday 12th November, 9:15–10:15am — an informal, joyful morning designed for little learners (and their grown-ups) to explore, imagine, and connect socially.
Discover how the best education nurtures the confidence to be curious, the courage to explore, and the creativity to succeed.
📍 Spaces are limited – booking essential:
📧 admissions@salcombeprep.co.uk
#StayAndPlay #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay #PrepSchoolLife #PlayMatters #CuriousCourage #SalcombePrep
🎒✨ Welcome Back, Team Salcombe! ✨🎒
We are delighted to welcome all our pupils back after the half-term break, ready for one of the busiest and most exciting terms of the year!
We’re starting the term on a real high: for the second year running, a #TeamSalcombe Year 6 pupil has won the @hydeparkwinterwonderland School Art Competition in the 9–11 age category!
And that’s not all — this year we also received an honourable mention for a second entry! What a pair of fabulous achievement and a wonderful way to begin the term.
At Salcombe, we celebrate the Courage to be Wise, the Courage to be Curious and the Courage to Succeed — and our young artists have shown all three in abundance. Through creativity, they’ve expressed ideas, imagination, and confidence — shining examples of how art contributes to their growth as thinkers, learners and individuals.
Here’s to a term full of creativity, curiosity, and courage! 💫
#TeamSalcombe #BackToSchool #CourageToBeWise #CourageToBeCurious #CourageToSucceed #CreativeLearning #ArtExcellence #WinterWonderland
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