We found Athelstan House School by pure chance - discreetly situated in Hampton. Our daughter…read morestarted when she was just turning three. From day one she loved it. There is a strong family atmosphere which we felt was really important at such a young age. She is now in year 1 and we are very happy to say still loves going to school everyday. The classes are small with a teacher and two assistants so we feel confident she will develop to her full potential. The teachers have a strong belief in what they do, a great school, a lovely learning environment!

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it has sadly changed beyond all recognition of the post here from 12 years go…read more there is now, sadly, a very toxic environment. bullying and poor standard of teaching, Nepotism is also an problem. we are sad now to have joined and as 11 families left last year and at least 7 the year before, where current parents are planning to leave, the numbers of those leaving gives an indication of the school. they are leaving due to problems with the school. we can say with out question that the educational teaching standards have dropped. bullying is a big issue. parents that have left are constantly saying there are large gaps in their children's knowledge base. it is the most expensive in the area and fees keep going up.

When Charlie started at Hampton Court House last January he learnt more in a month than he did in a…read morewhole term at his previous school. The teachers are passionate about what they do and when Charlie comes home he talks enthusiastically about everything he has done that day, something he never used to do. I am happy, and not a little envious, that he is at a school that continually stimulates him by developing his heart and mind.