Welcome to Bassett House School, we are a leading co-ed prep school for boys and girls aged 3-11 in Notting Hill, West London, known for its nurturing and inclusive ethos, and outstanding academic results.

I’ve yet to meet a child who isn’t naturally curious and we take pride in the fact that our job is to develop this curiosity so it develops into a lifelong love of learning. We achieve this through a curriculum intertwined with creativity, encouragement and reward whilst we ensure every child feels safe, secure and nurtured.

Bassett House School’s outstanding characteristic is its warm and welcoming atmosphere. I believe a teacher’s enthusiasm is infectious, and can safely say this culture resonates strongly at Bassett House School. Through an enticing mix of lessons and activities we inspire all our pupils to be inquisitive about the world and to recognise its endless possibilities.

I would like to invite you to visit Bassett House School, where you can meet me and some of the teachers and most importantly, see the children in action. Their confidence and enthusiasm is something you need to experience for yourself. To obtain a prospectus, have a chat or arrange a visit, please do telephone the school office 020 8969 0313 or contact the school by email at info@bassetths.org.uk

Philippa Cawthorne

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We are thrilled to share the exciting news of Bassett House’s new Headteacher, to succeed Mrs Cawthorne when she steps down to focus on building a portfolio career in education.

Following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process, the panel was unanimous in selecting Mrs Kelly Gray – currently Deputy Head and DSL at Ecole Jacques Prevert, an outstanding international and highly-bilingual school in Brook Green – as the next Headteacher of Bassett House. Mrs Gray will be joining Bassett House School after the summer bank holiday for a thorough handover period and will start as Headteacher in September 2021.

With many years’ experience leading in London prep schools and beyond – including seven years successfully leading Thomas’s Kensington to raise standards in curriculum, pastoral care and assessment for learning, as well as being the founding Deputy Head of an oversubscribed trust-run school in Balham – Mrs Gray’s demonstrable understanding of the unique character of Bassett House, and her commitment to nurturing its special, family feel shone through. Her focus on pastoral care, underpinned by her strong educational principles, make her an excellent next leader for Bassett House.

Under Mrs Cawthorne, Bassett House has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering an individualised education to its pupils, where every child is nurtured and able to flourish. With her dedication to providing an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment, Mrs Gray shares these ideals and will continue to foster a happy and thriving community at Bassett House.  Kelly said she knew Bassett House was the school she wanted to lead as soon as she walked through the doors and met Bassett’s exceptional pupils and dedicated staff.