At HSW, we are very proud to be a non-selective school, precisely because we know that innate ability comes in many forms, extending far beyond the narrow metric of academic assessment. We don’t just ask ‘How smart are you?’, rather we pose the question, ‘How are you smart?’ Our cherished pupils make up a lively community of budding scientists, artists, dancers, authors, carers, musicians and athletes, all sharing a spirit of adventure and a thirst for knowledge. We work hard to enable every one of us to find our ‘element’ and to feel valued for who we are and the unique contribution we bring to the school. Many pupils will discover talents at HSW which they never knew they had, such is the privilege and pleasure of working here.
We uniquely do not have an entrance examination but rather invite children in for a Taster Day to experience what life would be like at HSW and enabling us to determine whether we think they will thrive at our school. More and more of our prospective families are also joining one of our "Hill Years" in either Year 5 or Year 6 to avoid the impending preparation for the 11 plus examinations which can consume much of the teaching time in other primary schools.
We recommend a visit to the school to meet our Headmaster, Andrew Hammond, who will be delighted to show you our unique culture and curriculum in action. You will receive a warm welcome. You can either book a private tour or come to one of our Open Days.
Upcoming open events:
26th September - 6th Form open evening
Saturday 5th October - whole school open morning
Tuesday 8th October - whole school open morning
Tuesday 15th October - whole school open afternoon
To book follow this link: https://hsw.co.uk/admissions/open-day-registration/
For more insight into the school, here’s a link to our podcast library: https://open.spotify.com/show/33ljgiqQkbdi9PiFyYEvoR?go=1&sp_cid=fa49c8dba7a063527767c7d675f75de4&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=947812c6abb8454f
