• St Martin's is nurturing, principled and ambitious for boys, and aims to combine personal development with the habits and confidence needed for future success.

• Will suit families seeking a boys' prep with strong values, clear senior-school focus and the reassurance of a long-established community.

Admissions at St Martin's School should appeal to families seeking a traditional boys' prep in Northwood with a clear focus on achievement in a nurturing environment. The school should suit parents who value strong values, beautiful grounds and a distinctly preparatory approach to helping boys move on confidently at 11+ or 13+.

At prep level the scholarships story shows most clearly in boys' senior-school awards and exhibitions, though families should ask directly about any current support. The school’s published emphasis on 11+ and 13+ suggests onward preparation is taken seriously.

The overall picture is traditional, caring and outcomes aware, with boys' education, strong values and onward preparation all central to the school's identity. Parents should still visit because the decisive question is whether the atmosphere and expectations feel right for their son.

Assessment at St Martin's School is purposeful and preparatory in tone, with close tracking of academic progress, clear expectations and enough extension to support both 11+ and 13+ ambitions. Parents should expect regular feedback and a school that sees readiness for the next stage as a central responsibility.