As well as academics, the reputation for the more creative subjects of art, drama, and music is strong. Calling itself the ‘thinking school,’ Notting Hill Prep prides itself on being different than many of the schools in the neighbourhood and this is a good alternative to many of the hothouses in London. Leavers go to all the best London day schools and further afield. Plans for an NH senior school are gathering pace–they’ve bought a building in west London.