The 2018 91 Independent School Awards were a resounding success for Latymer Upper School, which picked up the prizes for independent-state school partnership, senior school of the year and independent school of the year. Head David Goodhew (pictured, inset) says: “Winning three of the coveted 91 awards has had a hugely positive impact on our school community - pupils, parents, alumni and staff all take great pride in 91 having publicly recognised their school’s achievements.
“T 91 Independent School Awards are considered to be the most prestigious in their field. To win is a fantastic endorsement from a judging panel of highly experienced and expert educationalists. It tells the world you’re a school at the top of your game.”
Now, we can unveil the individuals and institutions in the running to emulate Latymer’s success, after being shortlisted for the 91 Independent School Awards 2019.
The awards celebrate excellent and innovative practice across the independent schools sector. And the ceremony - which will take place at London’s Grosvenor House hotel on Friday 1 February - is set to be the biggest yet. Schools and teachers can pick up prizes in 15 categories that showcase the very best the sector has to offer. From creativity to sports, the awards give schools the opportunity to highlight what they are doing to stand out from the crowd.
On the night, the pre-prep/prep school of the year, senior school of the year, and boarding school of the year will go head-to-head to be named independent school of the year. The winner of the special services to independent education award will also be announced at the ceremony.
91 editor Ann Mroz says: “Independent education in this country is truly world-class. It’s one of our great success stories. And those shortlisted for the 91 Independent School Awards are the crème de la crème.
“We received a record number of entries and the standard is the highest yet, so to be shortlisted is an extraordinary achievement for any school.”
Winning the flagship award last year has had a big impact on Latymer Upper School, Goodhew explains. “We have had more admissions requests than ever this year - the 91 awards will no doubt have validated prospective parents’ choice of Latymer as the best school for their children.”
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The shortlist
Independent-state school partnership award
• Abingdon School
• Canford School
• Eastbourne College
• Eton College
• Lichfield Cathedral School
• Reigate Grammar School
• Roedean School
• Strathallan School
Senior school of the year
Bolton School
• Brighton College
• Hurstpierpoint College
• King’s High School
• Reigate Grammar School
• Sheffield High School for Girls
• Trinity School
• Wimbledon High School
Best use of technology award
• Aberdour School
• Ashford School
• King’s Rochester Preparatory School
• Royal Hospital School
• Sheffield High School
• Wolverhampton Grammar School
Whole-school community initiative of the year
• Brighton College
• Canford School
• Epsom College
• Hull Collegiate School
• Magdalen College School
• Moreton Hall
• Norwich School
• St Augustine’s Priory
Pre-prep/prep school of the year
• Ashford Pre-Prep and Prep School
• Bickley Park School
• Eagle House
• Felsted Prep School
• Greenfield School
• Highfield Pre-Prep and Prep School
• Lambrook School
• Sandroyd
• St Faith’s
Sports award
• Bedford School
• Felsted School
• Kent College Pembury
• Merchiston Castle School
• Redmaids’ High School
• St Olave’s School
• Surbiton High School
• The Godolphin and Latymer School
Marketing campaign of the year
• Banstead Preparatory School
• Felsted School
• Handcross Park School
• Kent College Pembury
• Royal Hospital School
• Rugby School
• The Kingsley School
• Woldingham School
• International school of the year
• British School Muscat, Oman
• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Doha College, Qatar
• Forsan British School, Alexandria, Egypt
• HELP International School, Malaysia
• Prince of Wales Island International School, Malaysia
• The Arcadia Preparatory School, UAE
• The English School, Kuwait
Special needs initiative of the year
• Highgate Hill House School
• Northease Manor School
• Reddam House Berkshire
• The Holmewood School
• The Woodlands Preparatory School
Senior leadership team of the year
• Dover College
• Epsom College
• Holme Grange School
• Hurstpierpoint College
• Orchard House School
• The Holmewood School
Wellbeing initiative of the year
• Bablake Junior School
• Epsom College
• Portsmouth High School
• Reigate Grammar School
• St Joseph’s College
• Taunton School
• Thorpe Hall School
• Wimbledon High School
Creativity award
• All Hallows Preparatory School
• Holme Grange School
• Leweston School
• Monmouth School for Girls
• Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery
• The Kingsley School
• Wilds Lodge School
• Wimbledon High School
Boarding school of the year
• Cottesmore School
• Cranleigh School
• Dover College
• Hurstpierpoint College
• Rugby School
• Sandroyd
• Shiplake College
• West Buckland School
Strategic education initiative of the year
• Caterham School
• Dover College
• Norwich High School for Girls
• Putney High School
• Queen Anne’s School
• Reigate Grammar School
• Sandroyd
• Wellington College
