St Dunstan’s Education Group and The Villa are delighted to announce a new partnership bringing their schools closer together. The new partnership, which begins this month, will allow parents at the Villa the opportunity to transition to one or more of St Dunstan’s schools at 7+ following their time in the Pre-Prep.
Speaking about the news, Head of St Dunstan’s, Nick Hewlett explained:
‘I am delighted to be bringing our schools closer together. The schools within the St Dunstan’s group and The Villa have shared values and a long history together, with many of the pupils going on to join one of our schools in Year 3. Parents will now be able to benefit from the new partnership without the worry of a stressful 7+ experience.’
‘The partnership will enable our schools to work closer with one another, sharing best educational practice and drawing on one another’s expertise. I look forward to working close with the teams across the St Dunstan’s group.’
Louise Collingwood-Ellis, Head of The Villa
The news comes at an exciting time for the St Dunstan’s Education Group. In the last year, the group has received three significant strengths from the Independent Schools Inspectorate following inspection visits.
Significant strengths recognise any aspect of a school that is truly exceptional.
The Villa, which is known as the ‘village school in the heart of London’ was also rated outstanding for early years’ provision, personal development and behaviour and attitudes in their most recent Ofsted inspection.
Both the St Dunstan’s Education Group and The Villa School & Nursery will continue to operate as entirely independent entities, and there will be no change to day to day running of the schools, or the transition processes for current pupils within the St Dunstan’s group.