We are a co-educational independent Nursery and Preparatory School for pupils aged 2-11 in West Kensington, London.
“We are ambitious for our pupils. This means we want them to have fun as they learn, because we know happy children succeed.”
Mrs Hilary Wyatt – Headmistress
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“We understand that choosing the right educational setting for your child is important to you, and aim to make our admissions process as smooth as possible.”
In keeping with the ethos of St James Schools, pupils practise regular pauses or times of quiet throughout the day to promote their appreciation and understanding of mindfulness.
St James cares for a pupil’s spirit, mind and body. All pupils study Philosophy to explore and challenge ideas in a respectful and inclusive way.
Creating a vegetarian school in 1975 was a reflection of the belief that humans should be kind to themselves, others, and the environment to grow holistically.
The Pause
At St James, we feel it is important to introduce our pupils to stillness and allow them to discover how to be inwardly free and deeply at ease within themselves. A short period at the beginning and end of every lesson is allocated to quietude in which pupils may meditate, contemplate or simply be still – according to their own spiritual inclinations.
