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• Location: Notting Hill, London, England,
• Year founded: 2010,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: mixed.

Chepstow House School — is an independent premium English school that offers high-level private education at the preparatory and main stages of learning.

Chepstow House School and the Little Chepstow kindergarten are part of the Inspired Schools educational group and provide students with a strong start in school life. Children here receive a quality education, achieve high results in national and international programs, and subsequently enter their first-choice universities.

From grade 1 to grade 6, students attend visual arts lessons with a specialist teacher every week and keep their own sketchbooks. This helps them gradually understand that art is not only about the result, but also about the creative process itself.

From the preparatory year through grade 2, children are introduced to the basics of physical education and try different types of sport. They have 3 PE lessons per week: in autumn — dance, football, and netball; in spring — hockey, rugby, and gymnastics; in summer — cricket, athletics, and outdoor games. Swimming sessions are added throughout the school year.

From grade 3 to grade 6, PE becomes more varied: 2 sessions per week take place in the sports hall with a focus on team-based and gender-neutral sports. Once a week, attention is given to individual and artistic disciplines: dance, gymnastics, athletics, and tennis. On Fridays, off-campus sports matches are held: football, hockey, netball, rugby, athletics, and cricket.

Music is studied from grade 1 to grade 6 under the guidance of a specialist teacher. Children develop skills in three areas: listening and appraising music, performing, and composing. The curriculum covers the basics of pitch, rhythm, and music notation, which helps students better understand both practice and theory.

Chepstow House offers an extensive foreign language programme with a primary focus on French: from grade 1 to grade 6, students attend French lessons once a week, gradually expanding their vocabulary, improving their grammar, and building confidence in communication.

Natural sciences are studied from grade 1 to grade 2 with class teachers, and from grade 3 onwards — in a fully equipped laboratory. The main emphasis is on practical activities and inquiry-based learning, with students developing experimental and research skills.

• In 2019–2020, Chepstow House participated in the National Gallery's Take One Picture Exhibition (in collaboration with the science department) and in the Fourth Plinth competition by the Mayor of London and the Royal Academy of Art: Young Artist Competition. During the same period, third-graders took part in a large-scale project together with Steve McQueen.
• The school supports the Royal College of Art: Young Art Competition and its charitable initiatives.
• In 2010, when the school first opened, 24 primary school pupils enrolled.
• A compulsory school uniform has been introduced: it must be neat, clean, and in good condition. New clothing can be purchased at Perry Uniform, and good-quality second-hand items — at sales held twice a year, organised by the Friends of Chepstow House.
• The partnership with Stand By Me is aimed at supporting children around the world who find themselves in difficult life circumstances, and helping them access education and future opportunities. Chepstow House currently supports the Open Arms project — a Stand By Me school in Kenya, where around 350 children (orphans, abandoned children, or children living in extreme poverty) receive daily meals, medical care, family support where needed, and an education that transforms their lives.

On the premises of Chepstow House School, experienced chefs prepare delicious and balanced meals from fresh ingredients. Special meal plans help students not only gain energy and strength, but also develop healthy eating habits that stay with them for a long time.

The menu features foods rich in vitamins and nutrients to support students' energy, concentration, and memory. Throughout the day, children are offered healthy snacks; there is a salad bar with fresh vegetables and a hot food buffet; students receive the recommended 5+ portions of fruit and vegetables per day in accordance with government guidelines. The menu includes foods high in calcium: yogurt, milk, and cheese. There are also dairy-free alternatives: dried fruits, broccoli, and oily fish. Instead of salt, milder and more natural alternatives are used, such as fresh herbs and lemon juice.

Children's special dietary needs are also taken into account: in the case of allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements, the information is passed on to the chefs via the teacher, so that the diet is safe and suitable for each child.

The extracurricular program at Chepstow House School helps children discover their talents in a wide variety of areas and gain skills that will serve them well beyond school. Upon enrollment, they are divided into four houses, which regularly compete in a friendly contest for points — awarded for academic achievements and participation in school events: from formal evenings and debates to spelling competitions. Thanks to a variety of interactive formats, every student can take part in the competition.

Older students can join the school council, which develops teamwork skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to tackle a wide range of challenges. Students discuss important school matters at meetings, share their ideas, and make decisions together with other council members.

Senior students take on additional roles: prefects, deputies, sports team captains, and club leaders. Along with their new social responsibilities, they develop accountability and leadership skills.

The Environmental Committee works on real sustainability tasks: participation develops communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills that prove useful in other areas of life as well.

The Arts department is a space where students can freely develop their creative abilities. Visual art holds an important place both in the curriculum and in extracurricular life; clubs run for all age groups, led by school teachers and invited Creativityarts specialists. Students' work is regularly exhibited.

Sports tournaments with other preparatory schools take place every week. Several teams participate in competitions so that every child can try their hand and gain valuable experience.

The Drama department helps students build confidence and unlock their creative potential through productions. Each year, both well-known plays and original pieces written by teachers are staged; recent productions include «Christmas», «The Zoo of the Future», «A Butterfly Named Maya», «Oliver!», «Pandora's Box», «The Lion King», «Cinderella».

Students explore the natural sciences not only in the classroom but also beyond it: they go on excursions to the Royal Society Summer Exhibition, the Old Operating Theatre, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Each year a Science Day is held on campus to coincide with Science Week in the UK: during this period the whole school engages in research, and older students help younger ones.

The French club introduces students to the language and culture of France; older children visit the French Institute and watch French films as part of the South Ken Kids festival. Chepstow House collaborates with the local French school La Petite Ecole Française, so students can practise the language in a real-life setting. In Year 6, a trip to Normandy is organised, where young language enthusiasts discover the traditions and way of life of France.

Educational summer trips begin from Year 3. Examples of itineraries for different age groups:

• Year 3 students spend a night at a Bushcraft camp in The Woods (Cornbury Park). Life is lived in simulated wilderness conditions: sleeping under a tarpaulin and cooking food over a campfire.
• Year 4 students travel to Little Canada on the Isle of Wight for 3 days. The programme includes water skiing, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing and other activities that build confidence and independence.
• Year 5 students go on a four-day trip to Rockley Park, Poole: there is a private beach and activities including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.
• Year 6 students look forward to that very journey into the world of French culture.

• Experienced and highly qualified teachers help Chepstow House School students master a challenging, carefully designed curriculum, complemented by modern technologies.
• Subject teachers use innovative teaching methods to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a drive for high achievement in children. This applies to a variety of areas: from foreign languages and natural sciences to sports, music, visual arts, and theater. This approach helps lay a solid foundation for future success and unlock each child's potential in a changing world.
• Students achieve high academic results and successfully gain admission to the senior years of prestigious boarding schools in England and beyond.

Chepstow House School has open spaces for sports, games, clubs, and outdoor activities. 3 playgrounds, a «Wild Zone», a football field, a garden, and a separate playground for the kindergarten give students the opportunity to spend time on campus actively, enjoyably, and healthily between lessons.

One of the children's favourite spots is the play area with a «mud kitchen» and a gardening corner: in this space, young children and older kids develop creativity and motor skills, and get closer to the natural world.

The classrooms are bright and spacious, with plenty of room for various learning formats in a comfortable and calm environment.

Admission to Chepstow House School takes place in three main stages:

1. The child is registered online.
2. The family receives an invitation for a tour of the nursery and school campus with Miss Whiteside, the nursery manager. Two years before the transition to primary school, a more detailed tour of the dedicated building is conducted under the guidance of Mrs. Barr, the school's headmistress.
3. When parents receive an official offer of enrollment, they pay a non-refundable deposit and prepare to send their child into a new chapter of life.

Thanks to the strong educational environment of Chepstow House School, students achieve excellent results in the 11+ exams and gain entry to leading senior schools — both day schools and boarding schools.

Chepstow House supports its pupils at every stage: children receive high-quality guidance and support when choosing their next place of study. Chepstow House maintains strong ties with a range of schools and offers a wide choice of educational institutions in London and across the United Kingdom, helping to find the option that best suits the child and their family's circumstances.

Preparation for the transition to senior school begins as early as Year 5: form tutors work alongside the administration to help assess chosen institutions and draw up additional options for families. In Year 6, this work continues so that pupils and parents have all the information they need and can make their decision with confidence.

Examples of day schools and boarding schools that Chepstow House graduates successfully gain entry to:

• Brighton College 11+, Brighton,
• City of London Boys,
• City of London Girls,
• Francis Holland Regents Park,
• Francis Holland Sloane Square,
• Godolphin and Latymer,
• Haberdashers Boy’s School,
• Alleyns’,
• Belmont / Mill Hill,
• Emanuel,
• Harrodian,
• Bedales,
• Brighton College,
• Bishop’s Stortford College,
• Caldicott,
• Eton College.

Every year in the kindergarten there are places for children from 2 years old, and in the preparatory group — from 4 years old. Sometimes admission is available at other academic stages if there are vacancies; however, when vacancies exist, priority for enrollment is given to siblings of children who are already attending the school.

For admission to first grade and above, testing is conducted to determine whether the program is suitable for the student and whether they will be able to study effectively within the school's integrated approach.

Chepstow House School supports students from different social backgrounds, creating an accessible and diverse educational environment. Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates who wish to enter the fourth grade (from age 9) and are preparing for secondary school entrance exams. All applications are checked for eligibility at the time of submission and are then reviewed annually to ensure that students continue to meet the conditions of the scholarship programme.

Fundraising by Inspired UK is coordinated through its partner charitable organisation, Gold Standard Charitable Trust.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision