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St James Nursery & Preparatory School provides an independent, holistic and inspiring education for girls and boys aged 2-11, in Kensington Olympia, West London.
19/06/2026
A huge congratulations to our pupils for their win at today's Junior Chess Tournament, hosted at Queen's Gate School! ♟️🥇
Our pupils competed exceptionally well, showing off their strategic thinking skills and sportsmanship. A special commendation to Arthur in Year 6 and Eric in Year 5, who won all of the matches that they competed in. What an amazing acheivement.⭐
18/06/2026
Last week, our Year 6 pupils enjoyed their final Cookery session with Chef Suzie! 👩🍳✨
To celebrate the end of their cooking journey at St James Prep, they made a delicious batch of ‘Nice Cream’ while sharing their favourite memories from the Teaching Kitchen. From learning new skills to creating tasty dishes, it was a wonderful way to reflect on everything they’ve achieved. 😊
Swipe for the recipe! 🍦
How do you know if a highly academic school is the right fit for your child? 🙌
Mr Rick Clarke, Head of St James Senior Boys' School, recently joined a panel discussion at the Independent Schools Show , exploring the question: 'Would my child suit a highly academic school?'. During the discussion, Mr Clarke highlighted the vital role that strong pastoral care plays in supporting pupils' wellbeing, confidence and success throughout their educational journey.
To watch the full panel discussion, visit the Independent Schools Show YouTube channel ▶️
Meet Miss Atkins, our Director of Music 🎵✨
With over a decade of experience, Miss Atkins brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and creativity to our Prep School. From inspiring young musicians in the classroom to leading memorable performances, she is dedicated to nurturing every child's musical journey.
We are incredibly fortunate to have her leading music at St James, and our pupils benefit every day from her expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment.⭐
09/06/2026
We were delighted to compete in the National ISA Drama Competition 2026 with our production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The cast delivered an energetic, confident and highly entertaining performance, earning an Honourable Mention (runner up) for Best Ensemble.✨
There was also individual recognition for Eden as Sir Toby and Lowe as Malvolio, who both received Honourable Mentions (runner up) in the Individual Performer Awards. The judges praised Eden’s excellent comic timing and expressive physicality, while Lowe’s performance as Malvolio was described as wonderful, with the striking still image behind the character noted as a particularly memorable visual moment.🎭
The judges also highlighted the fantastic sense of fun throughout the production, the strong characterisation across the cast, and the clarity of every performer’s voice. Special mention was given to Winnie as Sir Andrew, Tianna as Olivia, and Mia as Maria.
Overall, the judges felt this was a highly creative, polished and enjoyable performance, and a brilliant achievement for all involved. Well done to the whole cast and team!👏
04/06/2026
Recently at Little Shells Nursery ✨🐚
The past few weeks have been filled with creativity, curiosity, and joyful discovery as our children have immersed themselves in our Traditional Tales theme.
From sharing favourite stories and bringing characters to life through imaginative play, to exploring the outdoors and expressing themselves through art and sensory experiences, every day has provided meaningful opportunities for learning and growth. It has been wonderful to watch friendships flourish and confidence develop as the children learn, play, and explore together⭐
To discover more about life at Little Shells Nursery, take a look at our latest newsletter. Link in our bio 🔗
Future scientists in action! 🧪✨
Before half-term our Year 5 and 6 pupils wrapped up Science Week with an incredible Science Fair! Each pupil chose a topic that sparked their curiosity and got to dive deep into their own scientific exploration. From fascinating experiments to creative projects, their hard work and passion truly shone!
Stay tuned for more on their amazing discoveries. 🌟
What an amazing week for Year 6 at PGL Osmington Bay 🌊☀️
From abseiling and climbing to zip lining, raft building, archery and rifle shooting, the children threw themselves into every challenge with bravery, resilience and fantastic teamwork. We enjoyed sunny beach walks, delicious food, lots of laughter and memories that will last a lifetime!
A truly brilliant residential and definitely a highlight of the year 💙
27/05/2026
Our Year 3 pupils had a blast at New Barn Field Centre! 🏕️
From delving into Celtic history to getting creative with pottery, every moment was an adventure. The evenings were filled with campfire fun and our very own talent show! 🎤
What a wonderful trip with memories that will last a lifetime!✨
| Monday | 7:55am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7:55am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:55am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7:55am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |