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WELCOME TO HAMPSTEAD NURSERY & PRE-PREP
At NBH Hampstead Nursery & Pre-Prep School (becoming Alleyn’s Hampstead in September 2026), children aged 2 to 7 are immersed in a wholly holistic education, delivered by a truly caring team of experienced staff and subject specialists, each dedicated to inspiring a curiosity for knowledge. In the heart of Hampstead and with our Nursery and Pre-Prep campuses just moments away from one another, we are a diverse yet tight-knit community with kindness at our core. Our nurturing setting and expertise in early childhood development see happy children thrive in the formative years of education, making significant progress as they discover their ‘True North’.
KNOWING THE INDIVIDUAL
We pride ourselves on really getting to know each individual child on their journey through Nursery & Pre-Prep, tailoring our approach to make our already warm environment optimal for every learner. Whether your child joins us the day they turn 2-years-old, at age 3, or 4+, they will thrive in our culture of care, where teachers create meaningful relationships to support the growth of confidence and resilience, and utilise high staff to pupil ratios to help every child achieve their full potential.
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE
Our wide and enriching learning experience sees children explore the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and Key Stage 1 core curricula and so much more. Subject specialist teaching sparks wonder in everything from drama and storytelling, music, gym and dance, to French, Italian and Forest School, providing a broad platform for academic and creative excellence and plenty of opportunity for children to develop their own passions and interests ahead of Prep School.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW YOU AROUND
Join us at an Open Day to see the school in action, hear from the Head, and meet our brilliant staff and pupils. Private tours are available if you cannot make the next Open Day, or if you are looking for a mid-year or immediate vacancy. We are here to personalise your tour experience.
As we transition to Alleyn’s Hampstead in 2026, we invite you to our next open day:
Thursday 19 March, 9.30am – Nursery and Junior School Coffee Morning
We look forward to welcoming you to Alleyn’s Hampstead to learn more about our vision and what an Alleyn’s education has to offer for ages 2–18.
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Following an intense week of mock exams, we took some of our Year 12 students to sunny Barcelona to enjoy the cultural and culinary delights of Catalonia 🇪🇸
Highlights included a boat trip around Barcelona Port; a tour of the beautiful Sagrada Familia; soaking up the sunshine on Barceloneta Beach; learning to cook Paella; visiting Nou Camp; wandering the maze-like Gothic Quarter; and impromptu dancing at Park Güell.
Much fun was had as we smashed our daily step target (balanced with copious amounts of ice cream to cope with the heat) 🍦☀️
Now back to work to end the academic year strongly and get ready to step up to Year 13!
A colourful celebration of North Bridge House through the decades 🎨✨
With a history dating back to the 1930s, NBH has encouraged children to develop creativity, curiosity, and confidence. To celebrate this remarkable journey, each class at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School painted a plant pot inspired by a different artistic era.
Take a glimpse behind the scenes of this special project! ✏️
As the heatwave arrived on Friday a group from the senior school went on a morning run on the Heath.
#RunClub #FindingOurTrueNorth
The Founding Head of Alleyn’s Hampstead, Aidan Sproat-Clements, on the Muddy Stilettos stage at The Independent Schools Show - joining a panel of independent school heads for One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Finding the Right School for Your Child.
Three quotes from Aidan
“A school should use its values to define its decision-making process. Values aren’t all the same.”
“What benefits neurodiverse children benefits every child.”
“Happiness is multi-dimensional. I would put being fulfilled and having purpose above, a perhaps more transient, state of happiness.”
Our Reception children became mini explorers today when Exotic Explorers paid us a visit 🌿
First up — Thing the Scorpion 🦂 Did you know his venom is only about as powerful as a hornet sting? And that scorpion mums carry their babies on their backs for up to 3 months?
Then came Fluffball the Tarantula 🕷️ Female tarantulas can live up to 30 years and have up to 300 babies a year. The faces when THAT landed 🤯
Curious, brave, and full of wow moments. We love our Reception crew 💛
#EarlyYears #MiniExplorers #ExoticExplorers #HandsOnLearning
Last week we welcomed Paul Hannaford BEM 🥇 into school for a drug awareness workshop with our Year 9–12 pupils.
Paul shared his personal journey — from a sporty teenager to the wrong crowd, and the life-changing consequences that followed. He spoke with unflinching honesty about gangs, weapons and addiction, and what it means to take responsibility for your own path.
The pupils were extraordinary. They listened. They engaged. They reflected.
💬 “It was very impactful, truthful and moving.”
💬 “I will never get myself caught up in drugs. It can spiral out of hand so quickly.”
💬 “The most powerful assembly we have ever had.”
Thank you Paul — these are the conversations that matter. 🙏
Flashback to three weeks ago when our fantastically talented thespians staged a truly memorable production of Wizard of Oz. We are sure anyone who was lucky enough to catch one of the performances would agree that it was a very special show, really bringing the magical world of Oz to life.
There are too many people to recognise individually, so a massive congratulations to everyone who was involved in this amazing production as everyone on stage and behind the scenes did themselves, and the school, proud.
#nbhhampstead #wizardofoz #creativestudents #futurestars
A huge congratulations to our very own Miss Oliver who has successfully completed the amazing feat of climbing the worlds highest free-standing mountain - Mt Kilimanjaro!
Describing this achievement as “honestly the hardest, most challenging thing I have ever done”, Miss Oliver took on this climb to raise funds for the Chifundo Foundation. Her efforts on the mountain, combined with other school events such as the non-uniform day and a bake sale, has so far raised over £1,300.
The Chifundo Foundation is an Irish charity that focuses on the educational needs of disadvantaged children in Zomba, Malawi. Their support includes school fees, learning materials (books, uniforms, shoes), and transportation. Additionally, they offer essential nutritional, social, and emotional assistance when required.
@chifundofoundation
#nbhhampstead #InspiringStudents #BeyondTheClassroom #Kilimanjaro
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Please do get in touch to find out more about our school and life at North Bridge House.
As we transition to Alleyn’s Hampstead in September 2026, we recommend that any families looking to join us from 2026 onwards enquire below.