News

25th November 20

Following a successful Department of Education inspection, we are delighted to announce that Falcons Prep – Richmond will be opening their doors to boys aged 4+ into their new purpose-built Reception Class from January 2021. Falcons Prep – Richmond provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every boy feels comfortable to pursue their own…

5th November 20

Established for over twenty years, Portland Place School is a leading co-ed day school, based in central London. It is a non-selective school whose philosophy of ‘happiness gets results’ consistently leads to excellent achievement by their students. Launching a new initiative, Portland Online, the school aims to provide a flexible alternative for families whose working…

20th October 20

In May 2021, Alpha Plus Group’s Finance Director, Mark Sample, will retire following 9 years of exemplary service. We are delighted to announce that Jim Bowden will be joining Alpha Plus Group as Chief Financial Officer, from January 2021. Jim was until recently the CFO of ISS in Hong Kong. ISS is a global services…

9th October 20

We are proud to announce that on Thursday 8th October DLD College was selected as the winner for the Special Judges’ Award for Independent School of the Year 2020 and a joint winner with Elstree School for the Independent Boarding School of the Year 2020. Judges recognised DLD College particularly for student wellbeing and boarding,…

5th October 20

The Alpha Plus annual conference for senior leaders was held as a virtual event on 2 October. Speakers included Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, a chief fire fighter; Leo Winkley, Head of Shrewsbury school; and Lucy Crehan, international education consultant. The whole event was recorded and available for Alpha plus staff on its Education Hub, an online repository…

22nd September 20

We have been busy over the last few weeks helping our students to confirm their places at top universities. This year, Wetherby Senior announced the school’s first A Level results. 58% of entries were graded A* or A and 85% A*-B. A quarter of the year group were awarded all A* and As with 3…

22nd June 20

The Alpha Plus Group is delighted to announce that our pre-preparatory and preparatory schools have reopened their doors for all children from nursery to age 13, so that the children can attend in person from today (22nd June). Of course, all of our nursery schools have been reopen since 1st June, alongside our pre-prep and…

10th June 20

In January 2020, RSAcademics conducted a survey of Corporate Social Responsibility activities of schools and colleges in the Alpha Plus Group, on behalf of the Group. Here are some highlights: £ 800,000 raised for charities last year: 71% of this went to local charities Over 80 charities supported by our different schools, some examples: WIRES…

1st June 20

Alpha Plus schools were delighted to welcome back over 800 children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 today. Our schools made extensive preparations to ensure pupils’ return to school would be a safe and welcoming experience for all: judging by the smiles and laughter, the mission was accomplished. Pupils were given the option…

21st May 20

Pupils have shown appreciation of their teachers with some lovely messages for Thank A Teacher Day: On behalf of the WSS PTA, we would like to express our gratitude to all of the teachers, support staff and also the Wellbeing Team who have so quickly adapted to the new way of working. During these very…