| Putney is one of those residential areas that is | | | | range of educational matters (GCSE subjects, further |
| attractive enough on its own without needing additional | | | | education, employment options), not to mention the |
| draw cards, but for parents who want to give their | | | | sports, arts and music opportunities. And situated on |
| children the best education possible, Putney schools | | | | over an acre of sprawling gardens, students are able |
| are not to be sniffed at. In fact, as estate agents in | | | | to alternate their exclusive indoor education with |
| Putney are keen to point out, the area houses some | | | | lessons outdoors. |
| of the best schools in London. | | | | - Hurlingham, near Wandsworth Park in Putney, is an |
| - Putney High School is one of the most prestigious | | | | independent co-ed primary school for boys and girls |
| girls' schools in the area and boasts world class | | | | aged between 4 and 11 years old. Classes are small to |
| education facilities as well as picturesque surroundings. | | | | best provide students with an attentive and holistic |
| Catering to girls aged between 4 and 18 years old, | | | | education. Emphasis is placed on creativity and |
| Putney High basis its approach to education around a | | | | fostering independent thought, as well as an interest in |
| family ethos, which means that personal as well as | | | | the world beyond education with top of the line |
| intellectual challenges are addressed. One of the main | | | | facilities for ballet, drama and science, as well as |
| aims of the school is to provide girls with a conscious | | | | football, cricket and athletics. |
| awareness of their worth and the self-confidence to | | | | - One of the better known Putney schools, the ADT |
| lead independent, productive lives. | | | | City Technology College, has been renamed The |
| With a history that stretches back to 1893 (when | | | | Ashcroft Technology Academy but retains its mission |
| classes were limited to half days because it was | | | | to provide a sound educational base in which students |
| believed that girls couldn't cope with anything more | | | | are prepared for everything that life has to offer. |
| strenuous!), Putney High School has grown to become | | | | Aside from the new name - after the main sponsor, |
| one of the most renowned independent all girls' | | | | Lord Ashcroft - the school boasts £13 million |
| schools in London. Entrance is selective, with only the | | | | pounds worth of building renovations and |
| brightest and most promising students admitted. | | | | refurbishment, all aimed at improving the standard of |
| - Putney Park is an independent school for boys aged | | | | education and providing students with a more |
| 4 to 8 years old and girls aged 4 to 16 years old. Like | | | | illuminating experience. |
| Putney High School, Putney Park focuses on traditional | | | | With its intimate village feel, beautiful surroundings and |
| family values and keeps classes small so that children | | | | easy access to the centre of London, Putney is one |
| benefit from personal attention. Putney Park is divided | | | | of the most sought after residential areas in London. |
| into a lower and upper school, catering to younger and | | | | With a wealth of prestigious Putney schools to choose |
| older students respectively. | | | | from, concerned parents have one more reason to |
| In addition to the mix of modern and traditional teaching | | | | consider a move to the south west side of the city. |
| methods, the school offers guidance and support on a | | | | |