Salcombe Preparatory School
URN: 102063 • N14 4PL
Overview
- Name
- Salcombe Preparatory School
- URN
- 102063
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Sands (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 02084415356
- Website
- Visit Salcombe Preparatory School website
- Address
-
224-226 Chase Side, N14 4PL
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School Profile
NAME: Salcombe Preparatory School
URN: 102063
LA: Enfield
POSTCODE: N14 4PL
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Other independent school
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 222
CAPACITY: 250
WEBSITE: www.salcombeprep.co.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Salcombe Prep School - Private School In London
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. Book Your Visit Apply Now Proven 11+ Success Year after year A strong prep school education is one of the most valuable investments in a child’s long-term academic success and future opportunities. Salcombe Prep’s belief in this is reflected in our pupils outstanding 11+ results, with pupils consist-ently securing places at leading grammar and independent senior schools across London and beyond, including Aldenham, Channing, Dame Alice Owen’s, North London Collegiate, QE Boys, and The Latymer School. Leavers Destinations Exceptional education From day one Across all year groups, academic outcomes consistently exceed national benchmarks — a testament to the strength of our teaching, the ambition of our curriculum, and the thorough preparation that sets our pupils up for lasting success. Academic Excellence Nurturing character Through exceptional pastoral care Empower every child to act with integrity, lead with kindness, and embrace new opportunities with confidence. Rooted in strong pastoral care, our pupils step forward with courage, speak with honesty, and support others with compassion. Wellbeing and Support 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 ‘‘An environment where pupils feel happy, safe and can learn effectively, with warm trusting relationships between teachers and pupils.’’ – ISI Inspection Report 2023 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 Read The Report Join us for a Personal Tour 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. Book a Personal Tour 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. Facilities & Location Pre-School and Pre-Prep School Green Road, Salcombe Prep's nurturing and vibrant environment for our youngest learners. Discover More Prep School Chase Side, Salcombe Prep’s enriching and challenging environment for our older pupils. Discover More Follow Salcombe Prep on Social Media Today, Salcombe joined over 100 Cognita schools worldwide to celebrate Global Be Well Day 2025 — and we ended the day with a wonderful whole-school picnic! ðŸŒâœ¨ Families, pupils, and staff came together to share food, laughter, and conversation, creating a true sense of community. Alongside the picnic, children enjoyed everything from creative projects and kindness quilts to drama workshops, house team games, and even a toy swap. But the picnic brought it all together — a joyful reminder that when we connect, we thrive. 💚 #GBWD2025 #WeAreCognita #Wellbeing #IndependentSchool #PrepSchoolLife #WholeChildEducation #SalcombePrep #CourageToBeWise #PrepSchoolNorthLondon #SmallSchoolBigAmbition #LearningWithoutLimits #FutureReady #CourageToBeCurious #CourageToSucceed #IndependentSchoolLife #EarlyYearsEducation #PrepSchoolExcellence #ConfidentLearners 22 0 Open ðŸŒðŸ’š It’s Global Be Well Day 2025! 💚🌠Today, over 100 Cognita schools across 21 countries are coming together to celebrate the power of Connecting – with ourselves, with others and with the world around us. Across five regions, students, teachers and communities are taking time to pause, reflect and prioritise what truly matters: our wellbeing and our relationships with one another. At Salcombe Prep, we’ll be marking the day with activities that bring our wonderful community together in different ways — taking time to pause, reflect and focus on what matters most. Because when we connect, we thrive — and at Salcombe, we’re looking forward to having plenty of fun doing just that! 💚 #GBWD2025 #WeAreCognita #Wellbeing #IndependentSchool #PrepSchoolLife #WholeChildEducation #SalcombePrep #CourageToBeWise #PrepSchoolNorthLondon #SmallSchoolBigAmbition #LearningWithoutLimits #FutureReady #CourageToBeCurious #CourageToSucceed #IndependentSchoolLife #EarlyYearsEducation #PrepSchoolExcellence #ConfidentLearners 0 0 Open ✨ Last week, Salcombe Prep opened its doors for our very first Open Morning of this academic year — and what a morning it was! ✨ We were thrilled to welcome so many prospective families, from those considering a place in Pre-School or Prep straight away, to those looking ahead to their child`s exciting move into Reception in September 2026 (it will come around quicker than you think!). Our brilliant Year 6 pupils were our official tour guides and who better to show you around than the children themselves, full of pride and enthusiasm for their school community? 💛 After the tours they had a quick change into their sports kit for PE â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Salcombe Preparatory School
URN: 102063
LA: Enfield
POSTCODE: N14 4PL
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Other independent school
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 222
CAPACITY: 250
WEBSITE: www.salcombeprep.co.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Salcombe Prep School - Private School In London
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. Book Your Visit Apply Now Proven 11+ Success Year after year A strong prep school education is one of the most valuable investments in a child’s long-term academic success and future opportunities. Salcombe Prep’s belief in this is reflected in our pupils outstanding 11+ results, with pupils consist-ently securing places at leading grammar and independent senior schools across London and beyond, including Aldenham, Channing, Dame Alice Owen’s, North London Collegiate, QE Boys, and The Latymer School. Leavers Destinations Exceptional education From day one Across all year groups, academic outcomes consistently exceed national benchmarks — a testament to the strength of our teaching, the ambition of our curriculum, and the thorough preparation that sets our pupils up for lasting success. Academic Excellence Nurturing character Through exceptional pastoral care Empower every child to act with integrity, lead with kindness, and embrace new opportunities with confidence. Rooted in strong pastoral care, our pupils step forward with courage, speak with honesty, and support others with compassion. Wellbeing and Support 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 ‘‘An environment where pupils feel happy, safe and can learn effectively, with warm trusting relationships between teachers and pupils.’’ – ISI Inspection Report 2023 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 Read The Report Join us for a Personal Tour 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. Book a Personal Tour 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. Facilities & Location Pre-School and Pre-Prep School Green Road, Salcombe Prep's nurturing and vibrant environment for our youngest learners. Discover More Prep School Chase Side, Salcombe Prep’s enriching and challenging environment for our older pupils. Discover More Follow Salcombe Prep on Social Media Today, Salcombe joined over 100 Cognita schools worldwide to celebrate Global Be Well Day 2025 — and we ended the day with a wonderful whole-school picnic! ðŸŒâœ¨ Families, pupils, and staff came together to share food, laughter, and conversation, creating a true sense of community. Alongside the picnic, children enjoyed everything from creative projects and kindness quilts to drama workshops, house team games, and even a toy swap. But the picnic brought it all together — a joyful reminder that when we connect, we thrive. 💚 #GBWD2025 #WeAreCognita #Wellbeing #IndependentSchool #PrepSchoolLife #WholeChildEducation #SalcombePrep #CourageToBeWise #PrepSchoolNorthLondon #SmallSchoolBigAmbition #LearningWithoutLimits #FutureReady #CourageToBeCurious #CourageToSucceed #IndependentSchoolLife #EarlyYearsEducation #PrepSchoolExcellence #ConfidentLearners 22 0 Open ðŸŒðŸ’š It’s Global Be Well Day 2025! 💚🌠Today, over 100 Cognita schools across 21 countries are coming together to celebrate the power of Connecting – with ourselves, with others and with the world around us. Across five regions, students, teachers and communities are taking time to pause, reflect and prioritise what truly matters: our wellbeing and our relationships with one another. At Salcombe Prep, we’ll be marking the day with activities that bring our wonderful community together in different ways — taking time to pause, reflect and focus on what matters most. Because when we connect, we thrive — and at Salcombe, we’re looking forward to having plenty of fun doing just that! 💚 #GBWD2025 #WeAreCognita #Wellbeing #IndependentSchool #PrepSchoolLife #WholeChildEducation #SalcombePrep #CourageToBeWise #PrepSchoolNorthLondon #SmallSchoolBigAmbition #LearningWithoutLimits #FutureReady #CourageToBeCurious #CourageToSucceed #IndependentSchoolLife #EarlyYearsEducation #PrepSchoolExcellence #ConfidentLearners 0 0 Open ✨ Last week, Salcombe Prep opened its doors for our very first Open Morning of this academic year — and what a morning it was! ✨ We were thrilled to welcome so many prospective families, from those considering a place in Pre-School or Prep straight away, to those looking ahead to their child`s exciting move into Reception in September 2026 (it will come around quicker than you think!). Our brilliant Year 6 pupils were our official tour guides and who better to show you around than the children themselves, full of pride and enthusiasm for their school community? 💛 After the tours they had a quick change into their sports kit for PE â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
Useful links
- Modern slavery statement (download)
- Home (other)
- 11+ Preparation (other)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Contact admissions (other)
- Ethos and Aims (other)
- Inspection Reports (other)
- Leavers Destinations (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Freshsteps Independent school (81.3)
- St John's Preparatory and Senior School (75.0)
- West Lea School (68.0)
- North London Hospital School (65.2)
- First Rung Independent School (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- Enfield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 121 | 101 | 250 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 241 | 133 | 108 | 250 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 257 | 148 | 109 | 250 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 257 | 148 | 109 | 250 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 256 | 148 | 108 | 250 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 257 | 149 | 108 | 250 | 0.00 |
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