‘The early years provision is highly effective and well led…Children make rapid progress towards their learning goals… This is a significant strength of the school.’
“Across NHEHS, we offer exceptional educational opportunities for girls of all ages, from Reception through to Sixth Form. All girls, whatever their age, benefit from our ‘no either-or’ ethos, where academic ambition happily coexists with a supportive and empowering atmosphere.”
Welcome from Ms Bevan, Head of Junior School
Stimulating young minds
“As they join our Junior School, we help young girls to fall in love with learning. We build on their natural curiosity and interests, through a carefully balanced programme of structured learning alongside creative exploration. Skilful guidance and exposure to a broad range of thought-provoking experiences enable our girls to thrive and excel.
Our integrated curriculum encourages young minds to look at a given topic from multiple viewpoints. As teachers, we know this leads to deeper understanding and prepares children for their future, but for the girls it simply means being immersed in a topic and the joy of becoming experts. This approach is complemented by specialist teaching in Science, Music, Sport and Languages, often in bespoke spaces within the Junior and Senior Schools.
Creating a warm, friendly culture
We pride ourselves on building the foundations that are central to an enjoyable and successful life in school, and beyond. When children are happy, confident and excited by challenges, they can make the most of the opportunities available to them and achieve their potential. It is why we put so much effort into creating a warm, supportive and friendly culture. Our girls literally skip into school, happy to be here and keen to see what the day will bring.
We help them to articulate their own ideas in an encouraging setting, where kindness to others is expected and highly valued. This creates a culture where girls feel safe to express themselves and explore ideas together. It builds an even deeper love of learning, and better understanding of people, as well as subjects.
Adding breadth and depth
Beyond a wide-ranging timetable, we offer a vast array of co-curricular clubs. As part of the GDST family, our girls also gain access to exciting national opportunities, which add to the breadth of experiences they can sample during their time with us. Watch our GDST Juniors film for a flavour of the GDST Junior spirit.
By the time girls move up to the Senior School, their love of learning has become part of who they are. And part of who they will be next.
I look forward to welcoming you at one of our Open Days.
—Ms K Bevan
Head of Junior School
Our New School Building
In 2023 we unveiled a new building for our Junior School students. This inspiring design provides a state-of-the-art learning environment for our Junior girls as they begin their education with us, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and significantly enhanced landscaping to enable external play and exploration.
Junior School, Year 6
“NHEHS is a big home, full of friends and my second family. It means a place where we can have fun, learn and laugh.”
“One of the most important things I have learned is how to make friends and speak out loud as that used to be a small fear of mine.”
Best City Prep 2025
London Independent School of the Year
Best for Innovation 2023
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