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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 become Alleyn’s Hampstead from September 2026, we recommend you join us for our next Alleyn’s Hampstead Open Morning on Saturday 4 October, 9.30 am.
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What a weekend of running! On Saturday, our students took in the TCS Mini London Marathon, racing 2.6km through St James’s Park and finishing in style outside Buckingham Palace!
A huge shoutout to Alexander, who finished 2nd overall in the U13 Borough competition, 1st in Camden, and 2nd U13 in all of London - an incredible achievement!
And the inspiration didn’t stop there, on Sunday, our very own Ms Donnelly completed the full @londonmarathon (42km!) in an impressive time of 3:09, battling the heat and pushing through a tough run. Her personal best still stands at 3:02 - what a role model for our students! Well done to everyone who took part. 🙌🔥🏁
#MiniMarathon #LondonMarathon #ProudSchoolMoment #MarathonWeekend #RunInspired #CamdenChampion
Our Nursery and Pre-Prep pupils have the chance to slow down and engage deeply with the natural world during Forest School.
Whether they’re searching for woodland creatures under logs, spotting tracks near the trees, or getting creative with mud painting, every activity encourages curiosity, independence, and resilience - there’s space to explore, listen, and reflect.
These outdoor sessions support early development in the best way, through play, movement, and imagination. They help build confidence within our children, communication skills, and a sense of calm that only nature seems to offer.
It’s early learning that’s grounded, quite literally, in the world around them. 🌳🪵🐌
#forestschool #outdoorlearning #nbhhampstead #outdoorexploring #funinlearning
Last month, Year 1 stepped back in time at the London Canal Museum, experiencing what life was like aboard a traditional narrowboat!
They learned about the history of London’s canals and how they shaped London’s past, climbed aboard the Wickham Diesel Tractor to see how goods were transported, and even took a trip on the water. A fascinating day of hands-on learning!
#nbhhampstead #Year1Adventures #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #exploringlondon #wearecognita
⭐️ Sixth Form Update ⭐️
In our last week of term, Hampstead Sixth hosted our Sixth Form Open Evening for internal and external students to learn more about our new community.
We were delighted to be joined by Professor George Alexandridis from Henley Business School. Mr Alexandridis holds many roles at Henley across both the Senior Management team and Executive Committee but spoke primarily in his capacity as Co-Director of Henley Careers and Professional Development. He is also an NBH parent himself!
His talk discussed the future of careers, university decision making, and the importance of exploration before university. He noted that according to recent studies, one-third of university students regret their choice of subject!
The ability to explore through co-curricular activities, community partnerships, and academic study while still in Senior School and Sixth Form is so vital to making decisions for the future. Our curriculum allows all students to explore their passions, and find new unique routes towards their future ambitions.
Interesting in joining us? Check out the link in our bio for more information about Hampstead Sixth.
#NBHHampstead #wearecognita #sixthform #sixthformlife #henleybusinessschool
Last term, Year 8 Drama explored theatre design, turning shoeboxes into mini stages and stepping into the role of lighting designers!
With torches, coloured gels, and tiny ‘actors,’ they discovered how light creates atmosphere, signals the time of day, and reflects a character’s emotions. Inspired by ‘The 39 Steps’, pupils staged key scenes, experimenting with eerie shadows, bold spotlights, and colourful effects to bring Richard Hannay’s adventure to life. A brilliant way to see how lighting can shape a story on stage! 🔦🎬
#nbhhampstead #TheatreMagic #DramaInAction #dramaproduction #stagelighting #learninginschool #dramaactivity #wearecognita
Our Nursery and Pre-Prep children hopped into Spring 🐰 at our inaugural Spring Bonnet Parade 👒
We loved seeing everyone’s fabulous and fun bonnets - including everything from sustainable materials to creative themes like Peppa Pig, Pokémon, space, Minecraft, unicorns and Formula 1 racing. Each hat really captured the essence of every child!
Thank you to all who attended and supported the children in making this parade such a special occasion.
What a great way to end the term and celebrate the season of Spring! 🌸🌷
#SpringBonnet #Spring #wearecognita #EYFS #eyfsactivities #nbhhampstead
⭐ Hampstead Sixth Form Update ⭐
We’re delighted to announce Mr Dan Clarke as Head of Year 12.
Dan’s journey in teaching is unique. He originally trained as a physiotherapist but has extensive experience across various sectors in teaching and coaching.
As the current Head of Year 11, he’s excited to continue his journey with this group of students – a relationship that started all the way back when they were in Year 7.
Dan also brings a passion for educational experiences that allow students to look outwards and expand perspectives on the world beyond North London – whether through community partnerships, academics, or co-curricular activities.
With his background, Mr Clarke is especially excited about our Sporting opportunities in Sixth Form, including our new Sports Leadership Certificate (Level 3 Qualification).
#nbhhampstead #sixthform #futureskills #sportsleadership #HampsteadSixth #weareCognita
🌅 Sunrise with Year 11 🌅
This morning, our Year 11s took to Parliament Hill for a sunrise celebration of their Senior School experience. Students took time to reminisce together, and with their favourite teachers, before heading to campus for a group breakfast 🍳
An extra shoutout to honorary Year 11s, Otto and Levi for joining the celebration too! 🐶
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