The Lyceum is a small co-educational independent preparatory school that very much punches above its weight in terms of the successful senior school entry results that our pupils achieve. Success is based on the hard work of our pupils, the support given to them by their families and the quality of teaching provided by the staff at The Lyceum. Close liaison with and discussion between parents and the school is also crucially important in agreeing a suitable and appropriate selection of possible senior school destinations.
They are thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their education and they leave school as confident and well-balanced young people.
ISI Oct 2014
WHERE DO LYCEUM PUPILS RECEIVE OFFERS FROM AT 11+?
2023/2024 COHORT
This year, 7 pupils sat exams for top independent schools in the country achieving 15 offers from 9 different schools.
School
Number of Offers
Alleyn’s
1
Bedford School
1
City of London School
1
Forest School
2
Francis Holland Regent’s Park
1
Highgate
1
North Bridge House
4
Queen’s College
2
Wetherby
2
2022/2023 COHORT
Out of 14 pupils who sat for independent schools (7 boys and 7 girls) we are delighted with the following offers of places:
School
Offer
Waitlist
Scholarship
Alleyn’s
1
Channing
3
City of London School
1
City of London School for Girls
3
Forest
6
2 (Music and Art)
Francis Holland NW1
1
1 (Academic)
James Allen’s Girls’ School
4
Merchant Taylor’s
1
Northbridge House
1
North Bridge House (Canonbury)
1
Portland Place
2
1 (Music)
Queen’s College
5
South Hampstead High
1
St Paul’s Cathedral School
2
St James’
1
Wetherby
2
2021/2022 COHORT
Out of 8 pupils, 7 sat for independent schools (4 boys and 3 girls) and we are delighted with the following offers of places:
School
Offers
Scholarships
Alleyn’s
2
Belmont
1
City of London School
1
City of London School for Girls (CLSG)
1
Channing
1
1 wait list
Dame Alice Owen (Grammar)
1
Dulwich College
1
Forest
4
1 (academic)
Francis Holland (Regent’s Park)
1
Highgate
1 wait list
King Edwards, Bath
1
1 (academic and music)
Kingswood
1
1 (academic)
Latymer Upper School
2
North London Collegiate School
1 wait list
North Bridge House (Canonbury)
4
North Bridge House (Hampstead)
1
Portland Place
1
Queen’s College School
2
St Margaret’s
1
Truro School
1
UCS
1
Wetherby
2
Total
30 offers
3 waiting list places
2020/2021 COHORT
Secondary transfer is very successful at The Lyceum. Below are the results for 2020/2021 cohort of Year 6 pupils sitting for independent senior schools at 11+. Out of 12 pupils, (4 girls, 8 boys) we are delighted with the following offers of places:
Name of School
Number of Offers
Awards/ Scholarships
Alleyn’s
1
Babbington House
1
Bancroft’s
1
Berkhamsted
1
Bishops Stortford College
1
1 academic
Channing
1
2 wait list
COLFE’s
1
Eaton Square Upper School
3
1 academic
Emanuel
2
Forest
4
1 academic
Haileybury
1
Highgate
1 wait list
North Bridge House
9
1 drama
Portland Place
5
Queen’s College
4
Sevenoaks
1
Stephen Perse Foundation
1
St Benedict’s
1
St Dunstan’s
1
St Swithun’s
1
The Perse School
1
The Leys School
1
1 academic
UCS
1 wait list
Westminster
1
Wetherby
4
2019/2020 COHORT
Out of 9 pupils (6 girls and 3 boys) who applied for independent senior schools, we are delighted with the following offers of places:
Name of School
Number of Offers
Awards/ Scholarships
Places Accepted
Blackheath
1
City of London Girls School
1
Channing
2
2 waiting list
1
Eaton Square Upper School
2
1
Francis Holland (Regent’s Park)
4
1 (academic)
2
Highgate
1
James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS)
1
1
More House
1
1
North Bridge House (Canonbury)
4
Portland Place
4
1 (music)
1
Queen’s College School
4
1 (academic)
South Hampstead High
1
1
St James Girls’ School
1 waiting list
Wetherby
1
1
Total
27 offers
3 waiting list places
Together we’re extraordinary
Lyceum School is part of the Dukes Education family of schools and educators, brought together by a common purpose: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life.
We create clusters of nurseries and schools in village locations to ensure that families can enjoy the option of an all-through education journey with Dukes Education within their local area.
Continuity and Confidence
As students prepare to transition from prep school to senior school at Year 7, our guaranteed entry policy offers a seamless progression within the Dukes family of senior schools, subject only to the availability of a place and a child’s ability to thrive in the ethos and curriculum, and without the need to sit traditional school entrance exams such as the 11+.
Guaranteed Placement, Tailored Support
Dukes Education supports each child’s journey to senior school, working with families to find the right school; one that matches their unique strengths and aspirations.
Our commitment to providing a guaranteed place at a Dukes Education senior school allows students to focus on their personal and academic development instead of spending precious time preparing for school entrance exams and the added pressure that entails.
For families applying to selective senior schools, our prep schools provide thorough guidance, tailored 11+ exam preparation and exceptional pastoral support to ensure that every student is ready to perform at their best.
This approach ensures a confident and smooth transition to senior school for all children, nurturing lifelong learners within the supportive framework of Dukes Education.
Early acceptance
If a family decides their child will not sit the 11+ entrance test, we are usually able to confirm acceptance to a Dukes senior school in Year 5. Early acceptance offers families peace of mind, allowing children to enjoy their final years at prep school and focus on a positive transition to senior school.
Continue reading for more information on your closest Dukes senior school.
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