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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 September 2026, we will soon be announcing our Open Morning dates for the Spring.
Please reach out to our team via our enquiry form to stay in touch about future events, or arrange a call to learn more about our school community.
FOLLOW NORTH BRIDGE HOUSE
Follow us on social media for the latest news, events and everyday learning.
We are incredibly proud to share the news that one of our former North Bridge House Hampstead students, Sam O’Donnell has recently won the Urban Animals category in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2025 with his fantastic image titled “Looking out into a concrete jungle”
Sam said of the photograph “In spring, a small colony of sand martins took up residence in old drainage pipes at Walthamstow Wetlands in East London. It was amazing to watch this migratory species breed successfully and thrive in this highly urban nature reserve. It’s something we should all strive for – to live alongside nature without harming it. I sat down, got into position (getting stung by a few nettles), adjusted my settings, and waited for a bird to perch on the edge of the pipe.”
#rspca #nbhhampstead #wearecognita #wildlifephotography
A fantastic afternoon of table tennis!
Our students took part in the ISA Under 13 Table Tennis Tournament this week, representing the school with real determination and sportsmanship throughout the afternoon.
Well done to all who competed, with special congratulations to:
Patrick - 4th place in the Under 13 Boys’ Cup
Farah - 4th place in the Under 13 Girls’ Cup
Kayla - 🥇 Winner of the Under 13 Girls’ Plate Competition
The afternoon was a clear reflection of the focus, resilience and competitive spirit our students bring to sport. 👏🏓
📸 Photos: Patrick with Zain, and Kayla with Farah.
@isaschoolssport
#nbhhampstead #tabletennis #sportingcommunity #isacompetition #wearecognita
We are proud to see Mrs Sarah Cartwright-Styles, our Nursery and Pre-Prep Head, featured recently in @thetimes.
The article explores Sarah’s dual role as a school leader and senior reservist, and how the values of discipline, teamwork and care for others shape her leadership both in uniform and in school. As Sarah reflects in the piece, “you can have two careers and you can hold them together”, a powerful reminder that purpose and service can take many forms.
These values are felt every day in school, enriching the way pupils are supported, guided and inspired, and modelling to them that leadership is rooted in commitment, resilience and integrity.
We are incredibly proud to have such a dedicated, values-led leader at the heart of our school community.
Visit the link in our bio to read full article.
📸 Christopher L Proctor for The Times
#nbhhampstead #leadershipinaction #schoolleaders #navalreservist #thenavy
An unforgettable moment from the end of term! The My House Got Talent competition returned once again, inviting students across the school to take to the stage and share their talents through singing, drama, magic and more. Each performance reflected confidence, creativity and the joy of expressing individuality, making it a highlight many look forward to every year.
What truly sets this event apart is the sense of togetherness it brings. With our staff team also joining in with a performance, including one of our teachers singing Defying Gravity from Wicked. The evening became a shared celebration of talent, encouragement and school spirit, a reminder of how remarkable it is when the whole community comes together 👏💛
#nbhhampstead #schoolcommunity #independentschool #schoolevent #wearecognita
Our recent Winter Festival brought our school community together for a wonderful afternoon of celebration. The event featured an art exhibition showcasing the work created by our students, a festive concert featuring music and drama performances by our talented drama students, a winter market with seasonal treats, themed games in the sports hall, and a much-loved raffle and auction.
We are incredibly proud to share that a total of £4,525.56 was raised for the Royal Free Children’s Hospital School. This generous contribution will make a real difference to children and teens in Camden who are unable to access mainstream education, including those facing mental health challenges.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the Winter Festival and concert - your generosity and community spirit truly made the event so special. 💙
#nbhhampstead #winterfestival #winterconcert #christmasevent #schoolcommunity
Over the past five days, our Year 11 students have been skiing in Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria, one of the country’s most renowned ski regions. The area offers an impressive 350km of skiing across five interconnected valleys, providing a wide range of terrain for all abilities.
Set against excellent snow conditions and perfectly prepared pistes, students spent the week improving their skiing with the support of professional, fully qualified instructors - building confidence, refining their technique and thoroughly enjoying their time on the slopes.
Turns out the best classroom this week came with skis and a mountain view! 🇦🇹⛷️❄️
#NBHHampstead #Year11 #SkiTrip #SchoolTrips #OutdoorLearning #BeyondTheClassroom #StudentExperiences #SalzburgerSportwelt #LearningInAction #WeAreCognita
And the winning door is… ✨🎄
Our Nursery and Pre-Prep Christmas Door Competition was judged by our pupils, who had a very tough job with so many brilliant doors to choose from.
With a pupil from our youngest year group and one from our oldest pulling names from the hat, the decision sparked lots of discussion, and some very thoughtful opinions.
In the end, one door stood out to the pupils for its imagination, detail and teamwork.
Banyan’s Gingerbread House was chosen as the winning door, with the pupils keen to share the win with Year 2, who worked alongside Banyan to create the Gingerbread House on the third floor.
A wonderful example of collaboration across the school - a huge well done to everyone who took part, they made this a very festive decision to judge! 🎁🏆
#nbhhampstead #christmasatschool #prepschool #schoolcommunity #festivecreativity #wearecognita
Our whole school enjoyed Christmas Lunch on Friday, bringing plenty of festive spirit to Senior Hampstead.
A special thank you to Mr Jones and our senior prefects, who supported the occasion by serving meals and entertaining the Year 7 pupils - a thoughtful contribution that added to the joyful atmosphere. 🍽️🎄
#nbhhampstead #christmasdinner #schoolfestivities #festivespirit #schoolcommunity
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.