Welcome to St Anthony’s School for Boys

St Anthony’s is a private academic IAPS preparatory school for boys and co-educational nursery for pupils between the ages of 2.5 and 13. Primarily a Roman Catholic school, it also welcomes children from diverse backgrounds and all faiths. Creativity, Academic Excellence and Pastoral Care all go hand in hand and the school fosters an atmosphere of kindness and respect alongside an extended and rigorous approach to learning. Boys learn to be risk takers and develop an innate intellectual curiosity that they carry with them when they transfer to academically selective, leading independent schools.
Destinations
Our ‘greenhouse’ approach pays handsome dividends as each year boys secure places at leading senior schools which suit their academic and wider interests.
Testimonials

“Pupils benefit greatly from the informal yet structured environment”

ISI Report

‘We did our fair share of school visits over the last few weeks / months, and this morning’s tour was clearly amongst the very best ones we did.’

Prospective parent, May 2022

‘I was truly honoured to be there. I had such fun, both preparing for it and delivering it, and most of all meeting the boys and talking with them. I found their questions really engaged, reflective and thought-provoking. You’re doing such a wonderful job at creating curious minds, it’s a real inspiration!!’

Lecturer, May 2022

‘We have been so impressed and delighted with the way the school has not only taught but supported the boys during these very studious and stressful months of senior schools applications’

Parent, March 2023 

‘Your support really helped G achieve a place at senior school. The one thing that stood out for me was the help teachers gave him to prepare for the interview.  I recall doing some last minute prep with him the evening before the interview and G critiqued of piece of poetry – I was left speechless by the quality, level of insight and above all how G delivered his analysis. His interviewer afterwards was similarly impressed.  I know you helped G with this and it really made a difference.

I do want to thank teachers for going beyond what they might otherwise be expected to do.  These things make a difference and ultimately can change the direction of a child’s life.’ 

Parent, March 2023

 

 

News & Events
Posted: 29th November 2023
Priorities for the independent schools sector in England - Westminster Education Forum
Junior House Parents from the Nursery to Year 2 learnt all about how to teach phonics and number sense at home, to support the work being done in school. Parents were introduced to the notion of ‘fluency’ in both English and Maths, as well as some top tips to support pupils. Thanks to all who attended and facilitated!

Junior House Parents from the Nursery to Year 2 learnt all about how to teach phonics and number sense at home, to support the work being done in school. Parents were introduced to the notion of ‘fluency’ in both English and Maths, as well as some top tips to support pupils. Thanks to all who attended and facilitated! ...

Aims & Ethos
St. Anthony’s aims to provide high quality education in a caring, supportive and Catholic environment, infused by Christ’s Gospel, in order that each of our pupils is able to develop fully as an individual, well-adjusted to the wider community.