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The Falcons School for Girls is a non-selective independent school for girls aged three to eleven. We have a reputation for academic excellence, creativity and lifelong learning. Our girls win places at the country’s top Day and Boarding schools in the 11+ examinations at the end of Year Six, and leave us resourceful, self-aware and inquisitive.
Please do take the opportunity to visit us and discover why we are so proud of our girls and passionate about our teaching and learning. I look forward to welcoming you to ‘London’s Most Creative Preparatory School’.
Welcome to The Falcons School for Girls, one of London’s leading independent girls’ preparatory schools.
Joan McGillewie Head Teacher
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11+ Success Falcons girls receive offers from prestigious Day and Boarding Schools at 11+, including:
The Cheltenham Ladies’ CollegeFrancis Holland , Regent’s ParkFrancis Holland, Sloane SquareDowne HouseGodolphin and LatymerIbstock PlaceLady Eleanor HollesLatymer UpperNotting Hill & Ealing High SchoolMore HousePutney High SchoolQueen’s GateSt. Benedict’sSt. Paul’s GirlsSt. James’ SchoolWycombe Abbey
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We believe t at every Falc0ns
girl can ac ieve academic
excellence in reading,
writing and mat ematics. ‘Our Year Six
pupils are working well ahead of
their peers in reading and mathematics.*’
(Joan McGillewie, Head Teacher)
(*Statement based on independent analysis from the Centre of Evaluation and Monitoring at Durham University, July 2013:
Mathematics at Year Six: Maintained Sector Mean 47.6; Independent Sector Mean 54.2; Falcons School for Girls 56.3.
Reading at Year Six: Maintained Sector Mean: 47.6; Independent Sector Mean: 53.8; Falcons School for Girls Mean: 59.2)
Play is an important part of the learning process. Falcons girls learn through play, following the National Foundation Stage Curriculum, with particular attention given to the building blocks of reading, writing and arithmetic. The Falcons School for Girls enriches the Early Years curriculum through the use of specialist teachers for French, Physical Education and the Arts.
T E PERFECT STARTOur outstanding Early Years team make learning fun.
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Every member of our school community follows two simple rules:
Falc0ns girls are t 0ug tful, well-mannered and c0urte0us.
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Girls enjoy lessons in all the subjects you would expect of a preparatory school – English, Mathematics, Science, French, the Humanities, Art, Design, Music and Physical Education – and some you might not, for example Philosophy, Coding and Mandarin, with many of the lessons led by subject specialists. The curriculum is enhanced with a programme of trips and educational visits, taking advantage of London’s world-class museums, galleries and concert halls.
Our rich extra-curricular programme of trips and activities ranges from Cookery to Yoga. There is something for every girl to enjoy after school!
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The Falcons School for Girls defines creativity as
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‘Creativity is the ability to see lots of possible
answers to a question, lots of possible ways to interpret a question, to think laterally, to think
not just in linear or convergent ways,
to see multiple answers, not one.’
(Sir Ken Robinson)
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creativityFalcons girls are innovators, creators and problem-solvers. They develop these invaluable skills by participating in rich and collaborative learning projects.
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The school community is divided into four ‘houses’ – Austen, Curie, Seacole and Nightingale - with each student allocated to a house. The Houses provide a focus for intra-school activities, including competitions and sport. Girls earn house points for effort, achievement and upholding the Falcons Rules, with the winning house announced at the weekly Celebration Assembly.
We prepare 0ur girls t0 be gl0bal citizens by teac
ing a wide range 0f languages
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We prepare our girls to be global citizens by teaching a wide range of languages – including French, Spanish, Mandarin and Latin – and taking part in global collaborative projects with schools across the world.
The Head Girl and our Pupil Leadership Team work alongside teachers and parents to organise charity events and school development projects.
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0ur P ysical Educati0n, P.S. .E. and Science pr0grammes instil t e imp0rtance 0f ealt
and p ysical fitness.
F0rmal c0mpetiti0ns and fun events are 0rganised t r0ug 0ut t e year t0 give every girl t e 0pp0rtunity t0 s ine.
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Falcons Girls love competing in individual and team sports. Girls enjoy regular Athletics, Netball, Touch Rugby and Rounders fixtures at the Bank of England Playing Fields, Roehampton, and swimming lessons at Putney Leisure Centre. Formal competitions and fun events are organised throughout the year to give every girl the opportunity to shine.
A full catering service is provided on site by our award-winning caterers, offering a range of nutritious hot meals.
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Our new home in Putney provides the girls with outstanding facilities. It is made up of four separate freehold buildings, at numbers 7, 11, 22 and 24 Woodborough Road, Putney. The four buildings are Edwardian houses situated within a leafy conservation area. We enjoy an optimal learning environment: specialist facilities for science, music, art, drama and dance; state-of-the-art touchscreens in every classroom, and a laptop or an iPad for every pupil.
Each of the buildings has its own generous outside playground. There is also direct gated access to Putney Park from 22 Woodborough Road. We use the Bank of England Playing Fields, Roehampton, for sport and games.
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A G0ld Standard Educati0nThe Falcons School for Girls is part of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools.
As an Alpha Plus School, we provide first class learning which enables our girls to achieve their full potential in a challenging yet secure and caring environment. Our teaching combines the best of traditional and modern methods and provides access to the latest school technology.
Alpha Plus Group: the Gold Standard in educational provision.
We enjoy close links with our sister school The Falcons School for Boys.
The Falcons School for Girls11 Woodborough Road • PutneyLondon • SW15 6PY
0w t0 ApplyFor further information and registration details please contact us on:
020 8992 5189
0w t0 find us The nearest overground stations are
Barnes and Putney.
The nearest underground station is East Putney.
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Visi0n, Missi0n and AimsVisi0n: To win recognition as London’s Most Creative Preparatory School.
Missi0n: For Falcons Girls to be high achievers, leaders and lifelong learners.
Aims 0f the sc 00l: Leadership can be seen at every level of the school, contributing to a culture of excellence; Teachers adapt their delivery of the curriculum to reflect every girl’s individual learning needs;Parents are genuine and valued partners in the education process; Girls are prepared for entry to the Senior Schools which will best meet their learning needs and future development.
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