Broomwood school

Broomwood school
Address
Map
26 Bolingbroke Grove

Wandsworth Common
,
SW11 6EL

England
Coordinates51°27′06″N 0°09′57″W / 51.451774°N 0.165721°W / 51.451774; -0.165721
Information
MottoBeYourBEST
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1984 (1984)
FounderLady Colquhoun of Luss
Local authorityWandsworth
HeadmasterMichael Hodge (Principal of Broomwood group of schools)
Staff30
GenderBoys and girls
Age3 to 13
Enrolment230
Capacity230
HousesBlenkarne, Rusham, Sudbrooke, Thurleigh
Websitewww.broomwood.com

Broomwood school is an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3–13 located near Wandsworth Common in south-west London.

History

Broomwood Hall School, a pre-preparatory school for boys and girls, was founded by Katharine Mears in the Methodist Church Hall in Broomwood Road in 1984 with 12 children. Northcote Lodge School (for boys aged 8–13) was established on 5 September 1993 by Sir Malcolm and Lady Katharine Colquhoun. The school's premises at 26 Bolingbroke Grove are the former location of Linden Lodge School for the Blind. Broomwood Hall School was organised as Broomwood Hall Lower School for boys and girls aged 4–8 and Broomwood Hall Upper School for girls aged 8–13. Still under family ownership, these schools formed Northwood Schools.[1][2][3]

Northwood Senior (for boys and girls, 11-16) opened in 2020 at Garrad's Road, on the site of what was then one of the pre-prep departments of Broomwood Hall Lower School.[1][4]

In 2021, these schools became part of the Dukes Education group of schools.[1][5] In 2023, the schools united under one name, Broomwood (for boys and girls, aged 3–13).[1][6][7]

Northwood Senior became London Park School Clapham in September 2023 (still part of the Dukes Education group but no longer part of Broomwood).[1][8][5]

Admissions

Entry to Broomwood Prep - Boys (aged 7–13) and Broomwood Prep - Girls (aged 7–13) is primarily via Broomwood Pre-Prep (boys and girls, aged 3–7). There is also a 7+ entry for external candidates. There are academic and music scholarships for boys and girls interested in the Prep school. The school has some places available at 11+ entry for boys and girls who are looking to move on to a boarding or day schools at age 13.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "History". Broomwood. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ "An all-through education at Broomwood Hall & Northcote Lodge". Absolutely Education UK. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Northwood Schools Year in Review 2021-2022 by Broomwood - Issuu". issuu.com. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Northcote Lodge". Tatler. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Home". Dukes Education. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  6. ^ House, School (13 October 2022). "A New Name and Structure For Northwood Schools". Country and Town House. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  7. ^ "A new name and structure for Northwood Schools". www.schoolsearch.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Welcome to London Park Schools | Independent Senior & Sixth Form". 2 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Admissions". Broomwood. Retrieved 15 January 2024.