About Us

Smaller schools for bigger thinking

Set amidst some of the most iconic areas of London’s rich landscape – Clapham, Mayfair and Belgravia – LPS Clapham, LPS Mayfair, LPS Sixth and LPS Hybrid are testament to London’s creativity, innovation and diversity, whilst embracing its beauty and heritage.

Each site and offer is testament to the power of a smaller school; one that provides students with big picture thinking, strong support and great results – all stemming from a community that embraces innovation and opportunity.

We offer high quality teaching in a more intimate learning environment that’s focused on personal progression and growth. We approach teaching with the future front of mind.

We know that exams matter, and we deliver excellent results – but we believe that education is about so much more than that. We nurture and develop our students’ abilities and give them the know-how to grab the world with both hands and realise their dreams.

By fuelling imaginations, empowering excellence and championing creativity, we aim to help a new generation of changemakers enter the world as thoughtful and articulate global citizens.

Meet the LPS Team

Mrs Suzie Longstaff

Principal, London Park Schools

BA Economics (Durham), PGCE Mathematics (Cantab), Diploma in Computing (Oxon), MA, Education (Bath).

principal@londonparkschools.com

Dr Adrian Rainbow

Head of LPS Mayfair & Sixth

Adrian joined Eaton Square Senior School as Head in January 2023. He is passionate about education, particularly critical pedagogy. He holds a PhD in English, an MA in English and a PGCE in English and Drama from the University of Exeter, an MA in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Bath, and aBA in English and Philosophy from the University of British Columbia.

Before being appointed as Headmaster at Eaton Square Senior School, Adrian was Headmaster at Hampton Court House since 2021, prior to that he was a Deputy Head at Sevenoaks School where he oversaw the school’s co-curricular provision, experiential learning, and service and partnership programmes.

Previously, Adrian played American Football professionally. He was an All-Canadian quarterback during his time at the University of British Columbia and was drafted to the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League in his senior year. After a brief stint in Montreal, he transferred to Germany where he played ten seasons in the German Football League.

Adrian is married with two sons.

Mrs Susan Brooks

Head of LPS Clapham

Susan Brooks was educated in Australia, graduating from Queensland University in 2003 with Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Arts dual degrees with a specialism in History and French. Having taught up to A Level at Benowa State High and Wynnum North State High, where she was Head of French, Susan came to the UK in 2007 to continue her secondary teaching career at Bromford’s School, Wickford, in Essex before taking up the position of Head of History at Broomwood Hall in 2008.

This was followed by promotion to Senior Mistress and Director of Studies, before taking on her role as Broomwood Hall Deputy Head (Academic) in 2014.

In 2019 Susan was appointed founding Head of Northwood Senior, and tasked with the establishment of a new secondary school within the Northwood Schools group for boys and girls aged 11-16 designed to offer a modern, progressive and more personalised approach to education.

In 2021 Northwood Schools and Northwood Senior joined the Dukes Education family and it was announced that Northwood Senior would become the nucleus of a new secondary school in Clapham and be the first within a new model of senior schools under the leadership of Suzie Longstaff, ex-Head of Putney High. Susan was a core member of the founding team and in September 2023, was confirmed as Head of London Park School Clapham.

Opening a new school allows fresh thinking and practices; for the purpose of education to be examined, and the curriculum, teaching and learning practices and co-curricular offering to be tailored to the ever-changing needs of the modern world. Susan is proud to be able to implement a forward-thinking, contemporary curriculum that draws upon the best of traditional education but reimagines how it is presented to the pupils to create a more positive learning experience for all.

Susan is married to Dave, a counsellor specialising in young people. Her interests include travelling (27 countries to date), reading, paddle-boarding, skiing, and walking her dog, Elvis

Mr Nathan Mountford

Director of Sixth Form

Nathan Mountford brings a wealth of experience in leading Sixth Forms across the UK, Middle East, and Asia. With a profound passion for guiding students through the challenges of A level learning, the university preparation process and equipping them for the challenges of the wider world by promoting their holistic development.

At the core of his approach lies a commitment to first-rate learning and prioritizing the well-being and pastoral care of every student. He believes that fostering a nurturing environment is crucial for their holistic development. Moreover, Mr. Mountford firmly believes in offering challenging opportunities beyond the classroom, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and mindset to excel in every aspect of their lives beyond Eaton Square Sixth Form.

With his diverse background in various educational settings, Mr. Mountford understands the unique needs and challenges facing our students and tailors his guidance accordingly. He looks forwards to utilising his wide ranging experiences and knowledge to provide the best learning and future opportunities for our students.

The London Park Group of Schools

London Park School Clapham

On the edge of Clapham Common and a short walk from Clapham South tube station, LPS Clapham reimagines the senior school experience with a fresh attitude and a more personal approach. Set in two newly-renovated Victorian mansion buildings, students benefit from an experiential and integrated approach to learning that fosters critical and innovative thinking.

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London Park School Mayfair

LPS Mayfair occupies a grade 1 listed building on Piccadilly, right in the heart of the capital, opposite leafy Green Park. Surrounded by heritage and greenery, and within a stone's throw of all that London has to offer, students enjoy a curriculum that stretches and supports, whilst developing the important skills of creativity and collaboration. Students have a seamless move on to LPS Sixth for A Levels.

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London Park School Sixth

LPS Sixth offers a wide range of A Levels and excellent university preparation moments from Victoria station. More supportive than most stand alone sixth form colleges and less structured than school, we offer the best of both worlds. Students from LPS Mayfair, LPS Clapham and LPS Hybrid move on seamlessly and are joined by those coming from other schools.

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London Park School Hybrid

Offering an innovative approach to modern education, Hybrid @ LPS enables students to balance our 11-16 curriculum with the flexibility of four days learning on-line with one day in-school. This provides students with the benefit of a strong and supportive community both on and offline.

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