Information Density: Hurlingham School – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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[H1] Hurlingham School is an independent, co-educational prep school in London for ages 2-11

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Hurlingham is an independent co-educational Prep School in London for ages 2-11. The School’s ethos is to provide a happy, secure atmosphere in which children can be the best that they can be. Our experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic staff provide opportunities for the children which strongly promote creativity and independence of thought; we feel these are essential attributes for a child growing up in the 21st Century.

[H3] Why choose Hurlingham School?

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Reception

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Teaching, learning and innovation

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Nursery

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[H4] Aims & Ethos
The School’s ethos is to provide a happy, secure atmosphere in which children can be the best that they can be.

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The Arts Faculty
We believe that well-educated children are well-rounded children, and confidence is the key to success in all areas.

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Prep School Staff List
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and accept applications from all individuals.

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Term Dates
Term dates for the academic year

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Academic Success
The School’s ethos is to provide a happy, secure atmosphere in which children can be the best that they can be.

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[H5] Caring for your children
Nursery & Prep School from 2 to 11.

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A secure atmosphere in which children can be the best that they can be.

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[H5] Physical Education
Having a healthy and well-balanced approach to life is fundamental to the education children receive.

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[H5] Academic Results
Our goal is to provide a firm foundation for each pupil, to prepare them for their next school.

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[H2] Hurlingham School
122 Putney Bridge Road,Putney,London SW15 2NQ
Tel: 020 8874 7186Email: admin@hurlinghamschool.co.uk
Contacts HeadmasterMr Simon GouldPrincipalMrs Fiona GouldenExecutive DirectorMr Chris KraftSchool AdministratorMrs Chantal Casagrandaadmin@hurlinghamschool.co.uk ReceptionistMrs Jane Greigadmin@hurlinghamschool.co.uk School Secretary & Head’s PAMrs Christina Costanzoheadspa@hurlinghamschool.co.ukHead of Admissions and MarketingMrs Wendy Ratcliffadmissions@hurlinghamschool.co.uk
Should you ever wish to contact a director of Hurlingham School Ltd, the school Principal is Mrs Fiona Goulden and you can get in touch with her using the details above.

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[H2] Welcome from the Head
Your child deserves an inspiring environment which values childhood and places learning at the heart of every experience and opportunity; a community that is committed to supporting an exciting journey of discovery and innovation; a culture that cultivates a psychologically safe space for all to flourish and cares deeply about emotional well-being; a curriculum designed to spark academic curiosity and broad enough to identify talents and nurture passions. We believe Hurlingham is that school and we are proud of our impressive pupils, their achievements and ambitions.
We also have our Hurlingham Nursery School, which operates 50 weeks a year and guarantees a place at our Prep School. Click here to find out more
Be it in the classroom, on the games field, on the stage or in the wider world children from Hurlingham thrive, shine and excel. The Good Schools Guide
We are proud that Hurlingham is considered to be one of the best prep schools in London, with an enviable record of placing pupils at some of the most academically selective senior schools in London. We are determined to stay ahead and do everything we can to develop, nurture and challenge our pupils to become critical thinkers who are thirsty for knowledge. We encourage them to consider their place in the world and seek opportunities to have impact in their community and care for each other.
Come and experience the Hurlingham magic for yourselves, and I look forward to welcoming you through our gates very soon.
Simon Gould
Head
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About Us
Aims & Ethos
Ownership
Board of Advisors
Inspection Reports
Reviews
School Policies
Term Dates
11+ Process
Pastoral Care
School Day
Houses
Library
Lunch
Wrap Around Care
Shuttle Bus Service
Hurlingham PTA
Vacancies
Admissions
Book a tour
Financial Aid
Online Registration Form
Open Day
School Fees
Early Years Funding
Other Charges
Uniform
Visit Us
Contact Us
Curriculum
Lower School
Upper School
Assessment
The Arts Faculty
Art Work Spring
Art Work Summer
Clubs, Societies And Musical Instrument Tuition
Enrichment
Technology
Languages
Residentials
Sports
Staff List

[H2] Admissions Process
Hurlingham School is a co-educational, non-selective School and is committed to equal treatment for all. We welcome all children and strive to create a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Children may join our School in the Autumn Term following their fourth birthday. Parents may register with us at any time.
Places are offered in order of registration, although (subject to registration) priority is given to siblings of children already attending Hurlingham School. It is also worth noting that all pupils who attend our Nursery, are guaranteed an offer of a place in the Main School subject to the criteria detailed in section 5 or the School’s Admissions Policy. There is no entrance exam or interview for children joining us in Reception. For children wishing to join us after the Reception year, we ask for a report from their current school and invite them to come and visit us for an informal assessment.
Deciding on the right school for your child is very important, and we believe that a personal visit is invaluable so we would encourage you to visit Hurlingham School to get a real sense of the warm and nurturing environment created by our team of excellent educational practitioners.
Flip through this book to find out more about a day in the life of a child at Hurlingham School.
You can register your child via the Online Registration Form. This will ensure that your child is placed on a waiting list for a place at Hurlingham School. If you wish, you can also select the option to register your interest in Hurlingham Nursery, where children can start from 2 years of age. Places at the Nursery are offered in order of registration, so the earlier this is done the more chance you have of being offered a place.
1) Please book one of our Open Days.  Although you do not need to have looked around before registering, you do need to have visited us before you will be offered a place.  So please make time to do this as early as possible.
2) Complete the Online Registration Form and pay the non-refundable Registration Fee of £75. As we are non-selective, we recommend you register your child as early as possible. The Admissions Registrar will also be able to advise parents on any occasional places which might be available for children in the years above Reception.
Online Registration
3) Following your registration, you will be placed on our waiting list and, if successful, will receive an Offer Letter from us in the Autumn Term the year before your child is due to start.  This will include an Acceptance Form, our Terms and Conditions and various policies which you need to have seen before accepting a place.
4) In order to secure the place, we require a non-refundable deposit* of one term’s fees payable in two instalments. The first is a non-refundable Acceptance Fee of £2,000 payable at the point of offer in the Autumn.  The second is the Balance Payment, due the following Spring, which is equivalent to one term’s fees at the time of the offer of a place, less the £2,000 Acceptance fee already paid.
5) These two payments combine on your child’s first day to form the deposit which will be retained by the School until your child leaves.  At this point it will be returned to you once all outstanding fees and charges have been met and provided a term’s written notice of intention to withdraw has been received by the Head, prior to the first day of the preceding term.
Siblings of current pupils are automatically given a place provided that they are registered. We rely on you to give us details of your new children no later than the 1st September of the year before they are due to start. Siblings registered after this date cannot be guaranteed a place.
*The Deposit, equivalent to one term’s fees, is payable in two instalments and is non-refundable should your child not join Hurlingham. If you do take up a place, the Acceptance Fee and the Balance Payment will be converted to a deposit on your child’s first day.  This will be retained by the School until your child leaves, when it will be returned to you once all outstanding fees and charges have been met, and provided a term’s written notice of intention to withdraw has been received by the Head, prior to the first day of the preceding term.

About Us
Aims & Ethos
Ownership
Board of Advisors
Inspection Reports
Reviews
School Policies
Term Dates
11+ Process
Pastoral Care
School Day
Houses
Library
Lunch
Wrap Around Care
Shuttle Bus Service
Hurlingham PTA
Vacancies
Admissions
Book a tour
Financial Aid
Online Registration Form
Open Day
School Fees
Early Years Funding
Other Charges
Uniform
Visit Us
Contact Us
Curriculum
Lower School
Upper School
Assessment
The Arts Faculty
Art Work Spring
Art Work Summer
Clubs, Societies And Musical Instrument Tuition
Enrichment
Technology
Languages
Residentials
Sports
Staff List

[H3] Autumn Term 2025
BeginsThursday 4 SeptemberHalf TermMonday 20 – Friday 31 OctoberEndsFriday 12 December
[H3] Spring Term 2026
BeginsWednesday 7 JanuaryHalf TermMonday 16 – Friday 20 FebruaryEndsFriday 27 March
[H3] Summer Term 2026
BeginsTuesday 21 AprilHalf TermMonday 25 – Friday 29 MayEndsFriday 3 July
[H3] Autumn Term 2026
BeginsThursday 3 SeptemberHalf TermMonday 19 – Friday 30 OctoberEndsFriday 11 December
[H3] Spring Term 2027
BeginsWednesday 6 JanuaryHalf TermMonday 15 – Friday 19 FebruaryEndsThursday 25 March
[H3] Summer Term 2027
BeginsTuesday 20 AprilHalf TermMonday 31 May – Friday 4 JuneEndsFriday 9 July

About Us
Aims & Ethos
Ownership
Board of Advisors
Inspection Reports
Reviews
School Policies
Term Dates
11+ Process
Pastoral Care
School Day
Houses
Library
Lunch
Wrap Around Care
Shuttle Bus Service
Hurlingham PTA
Vacancies
Admissions
Book a tour
Financial Aid
Online Registration Form
Open Day
School Fees
Early Years Funding
Other Charges
Uniform
Visit Us
Contact Us
Curriculum
Lower School
Upper School
Assessment
The Arts Faculty
Art Work Spring
Art Work Summer
Clubs, Societies And Musical Instrument Tuition
Enrichment
Technology
Languages
Residentials
Sports
Staff List

[H2] Work With Us
[H2] Sports Assistant – Autumn/ Spring/ Summer Term 2026 – 2027 (all or any combination) – fixed term contract
Hurlingham School is delighted to be able to invite applications for a Sports Assistant for the Autumn Term 2026. Starting in September, this role is ideal for school leavers or students taking a gap year.
Our vision for the school is to establish a learning community where we are viewed as “more than just a school”, where learning is at the heart for all; pupils, staff and parents. A culture of personal development and collaborative endeavour
which is innovative, pushes boundaries and puts no ceiling on possibilities.
The deadline for Applications is 1st May 2026. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and we may appoint before the closing date.
Please complete the application form and submit it together with a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for the post to the Director of Sport, Andy Collier,
Either:
by email to: recruitment@hurlinghamschool.co.uk or
by post to: Andy Collier, Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road, London
SW15 2NQ.
Job Description – Sports Assistant
[H2] Application Form
Application Form
[H3] Hurlingham School Recruitment Policies
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safer Recruitment Policy
Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy
Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy for Staff
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our absolute priority. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About Us
Aims & Ethos
Ownership
Board of Advisors
Inspection Reports
Reviews
School Policies
Term Dates
11+ Process
Pastoral Care
School Day
Houses
Library
Lunch
Wrap Around Care
Shuttle Bus Service
Hurlingham PTA
Vacancies
Admissions
Book a tour
Financial Aid
Online Registration Form
Open Day
School Fees
Early Years Funding
Other Charges
Uniform
Visit Us
Contact Us
Curriculum
Lower School
Upper School
Assessment
The Arts Faculty
Art Work Spring
Art Work Summer
Clubs, Societies And Musical Instrument Tuition
Enrichment
Technology
Languages
Residentials
Sports
Staff List