• The school is happy, creative and academically purposeful, and aims to make learning rich, exciting and fulfilling.

• Will suit families wanting a small London prep where creativity, the arts and secure 11+ preparation sit together.

Admissions at The Lyceum should appeal to families wanting a small City-fringe prep where academic standards and the arts both have real weight. The school should suit parents who like the idea of an urban London school with creative, thematic teaching rather than a more conventional prep feel.

At prep level the bigger story is onward outcomes rather than internal awards. Families should ask directly about any bursarial help, but the stronger draw is the school’s blend of creativity, strong teaching and successful transfer at 11+.

The overall picture is creative, compact and intellectually lively, with the open-plan city setting and strong arts emphasis giving the school a distinctive personality. Parents should still visit because the real question is whether that themed, energetic style of learning feels exciting and sustainable for their child.

Assessment at The Lyceum is regular and thoughtfully integrated into a thematic curriculum, with staff keeping close track of core progress while still protecting creativity and expressive work. Families should expect a prep that values strong basics, rich project work and confident preparation for the move on at 11+.