“Hawkesdown nurtures its pupils, encourages fun but also achieves academic success. Happy memories guaranteed.” – Good Schools Guide 2018
Hawkesdown House is a school with a strong voice and an adventurous spirit. In a world where everything has grown bigger, often at a cost, we concentrate on knowing each pupil and understanding what is important to every family. Parents are fiercely loyal to this philosophy: that it works is borne out in the excellent results and in the open, thoughtful and happy nature of the children.
Parents are warmly invited to visit the School and meet with the Headmistress at any point throughout the year. Alternatively, Open Mornings are held throughout the school year.
ENTRY
Entry to Hawkesdown House is normally into The Walnut Tree Nursery, aged two, the Nursery Class, aged three, or into Reception, aged four. Children may also join the School at eight years of age into Year 3.
Parents are invited to register their son or daughter with the School Office as soon as possible after birth. Once a completed application form and the registration fee are received, the pupil will be put on the Registered List and a letter of acknowledgement will be sent.
Parents registering their sons or daughters for entry to Nursery or Reception are invited to make an appointment to visit the School and meet the Headmistress. Confirmed or waiting list places may then be offered in writing. On acceptance of a confirmed place, a deposit becomes due to secure the place. This is refundable at the end of the pupil’s last term at the School.
Entry into Year 1 and above is subject to a place being available, an interview and an assessment (at the appropriate level) and any references that the School may require.
Siblings
Hawkesdown House operates a Siblings Policy whereby younger brothers and sisters are usually given priority provided they have the ability and aptitude to access the curriculum.
SEND
We seek to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. We will consider all children for admission to the School regardless of their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), provided they have the ability and aptitude to access the curriculum and the School has the appropriate resources and facilities to provide them with the support that they require. The School will always take reasonable measures to support a pupil with physical difficulties and where possible will make reasonable adjustments for accessibility when required. It is a condition of entry that parents must disclose any known or suspected circumstances relating to their child’s health, development, allergies, disabilities or learning difficulties, with copies of all written reports and other relevant information before their son or daughter starts at the School. Should such diagnosis be made after a place has been offered and accepted, or after a pupil has started at the School, parents are still under an obligation to provide the School with any relevant diagnosis of medical or educational needs.
No pupil will be denied entry to the School on grounds of race, religion, gender, political opinion, national or social origin or association with a national minority.
Enquiries
Initial enquiries for admission to Hawkesdown House may be made over the phone or by email. Brief details will be taken and a prospectus, application form and letter explaining our registration process will be sent out in the post.
Alternatively, the online contact form may be completed from the website: www.hawkesdown.co.uk and the Admissions Secretary will reply to the request.
Further enquiries regarding Admissions to Hawkesdown should be addressed to the School Admissions Secretary, Mrs. Sophie Zazzarino, on admin@hawkesdown.co.uk or on 0207 727 9090.
An ‘Introduction Day’ for new pupils is held in the Summer Term preceding a September entry. This is an opportunity for the children to be introduced to their new class and for parents to meet other new parents’.
Admissions Process, Fees and Dates
Application Form
Further enquiries regarding the Admissions Procedure or Policy should be addressed to the School Admissions Secretary, Mrs Sophie Zazzarino on admin@hawkesdown.co.uk or on 0207 727 9090.
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