Is a perfectly situated school in the heart of London, just off Notting Hill Gate. At present the…read moreschool is only for primary school kids. Back when I went there it was still a school for all age groups. It has been several years since I was last there, but I worked first hand at the renovation of the school to make it more suitable for kids. Everything at the school was renovated in order for it to be suitable for kids, from toilets, to stairs, chairs, and table. When I was helping with the renovation of the school, I met many of the teachers that were going to work there, and those who I met seemed to be well educated teachers, that would take good care of any students going to the school.

Harvington School is a leading independent private school and caters for girls aged 3-16 (and more…read morerecently for boys 3-4.) They set high expectations of their students and staff and their GCSE results are exemplary. "Harvington School is a school with a social conscience and a heart; the caring, warm and all-embracing nature of the school is one of its most unique characteristics and one which underpins the core values of the school's philosophy." Entry Requirements: Test, Assessment Subjects taught: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish Activities: Ballet/Dance, Board games, Choir, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Life Saving/First Aid Sports: Athletics, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis Really good school, provides good education, professional staff and teachers.

My daughter is in her final year at Harvington, she stayed from Nursery to Year 6. The school is…read morevery loving and nurturing, the teachers bring out the best in each child.It gave her a wonderful self-confidence. She especially loves Drama and Science with dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and the many clubs on offer. The fact that it's a small school allow for as close as you can get to one-to-one teaching.I know she will miss it when she leaves.

In the last two years this school has declined into an abysmal state which has now been picked up…read moreby the government watchdog, OFSTED. You can read the report here: https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50035282 There is also an article in the local newspaper here that explains it well: http://camdennewjournal.com/article/hampstead-private-school-hit-by-stinging-ofsted-report We are immediately withdrawing our children as are most of the other parents but I wanted to post this in case anyone out there might be making the mistake of thinking to send their children there. Please AVOID at all costs!

I am mystified by the one-star rating from someone from the United States for Heathside Preparatory…read moreSchool. I too am from the United States and I have nothing but admiration for the school where my four nieces and nephews have been blessed with amazing educations. IN fact, I have been so impressed that over the years I recommended it to other Americans moving to London for work. Two couples who have had their children there (family of five and four) were very happy. In fact, one family left London to return to the US and missed the school so much that they returned to UK. All of those children are grown now and are in excellent schools, two of them at Westminster. By the way, all but two of the eight children I personally know are all...wait for it...BOYS. In addition, I have had the true pleasure of watching several Heathside Preparatory School musical concerts over the years and seen those children perform admirably. All are supported so beautifully by the teachers that you can see the children's confidence emerge more and more as they play solo or in concert. It is very moving.

Very happy there - extremely nurturing and friendly environment for the children.read more

A very progressive, co-educational school, offering education from early years to college…read more Their approach is inquiry-based and they are very well resourced. Children get to explore their world and learn that way. Modern education!

Easily the largest park in the Shepherd's Bush/Hammersmith area. Very popular with families and dog…read morewalkers as you might expect. Despite being large it has quite a bit of character and is a much more pleasant walking route from the Ravenscourt Park station to my house than trotting up Conningham Road or whatever other awful roads. They're actually quite nice roads, the whole area is very agreeable and the park is a big contributer to that nice feeling. Good for frisbee.

This is an incredible park…read more Friends and family who visit from outside London are amazed by it. It's like one of those parks you see in old children's picture books. Not just a big expanse of green - though it has that, too - there are lots of winding pathways and a small lake with an island, ducks, swans and geese ...and three separate kids play areas, all with different activities including a zip wire, tyre swings and great climbing frames. There's a huge Paddling Pool and a sandpit. There are dog-free, dog-specific and general areas. Basketball court, football pitch, tennis courts, even a beautifully kept bowling green. And - my favourite - a walled scented garden with shaded benches. This park has everything. Not forgetting the great café, recently taken over by Fait Maison, which does drinks and food, with lots of outdoor and indoor seating and yet another play area. And if the yummy mummyness of that cafe is too much for you, the Ginko garden centre at the south end of the park (yes, it has a garden centre, too) also has a great cafe. And it's right next to Ravenscourt Park tube.

I will never be able to judge the school itself as I never studied there. However, for the couple…read moreof visits I've made there at election times, I have to at least rate them on organization! Despite quite a few people complaining about the voting process (French, complaining? Really? :)), I would have to argue that each and every single time, it went rather smoothly for me. And the staff helping out on the day have always been really helpful.

Probably the best school in London! their teachers are very good, having travelled around the…read moreworld, they are much more open minded! The students are also very welcoming, and you won't have any problems making friends, as well as getting intergrated!

The school is a welcoming place with well mannered students. It has excellent academic results too…read more I am keeping the review short as the school will be closing down soon.