
GEMS Education
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GEMS Education is one of the world’s largest K-12 private education providers. While its global headquarters are in Dubai, the group has a significant and growing footprint in the UK independent sector. Through its 2018 acquisition of Bellevue Education, GEMS oversees a diverse portfolio of preparatory and secondary schools across the country. The group is known for a "global-local" approach, blending international best practices with the distinct character of individual British heritage schools.
Associated Schools(4)

Farlington School is an independent day and boarding school located in Horsham, West Sussex. Established in 1896, it became fully co-educational in September 2021, catering to pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. Situated within 33 acres of parkland, the school offers a rural setting. Farlington School claims to focus on its core values of Individuality, Opportunity, and Community, with a mission to encourage pupils to "Live life to the full" (Vive ut vivas). It is affiliated with the Bellevue Education group. Pastoral care and wellbeing are stated as central to its educational approach.

Norfolk House School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Muswell Hill, North London. Founded in 1897, the school operates across two sites housed in Victorian buildings. The curriculum balances academic study with character development, including a structured 11+ preparation programme. Pupils participate in various extracurricular activities, such as Forest School sessions in Highgate Woods. The school maintains a maritime heritage, with house names—Victory, Warrior, and Challenger—honouring historic naval vessels, and a weekly newsletter known as The Anchor.

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school located in Five Ashes near Mayfield, East Sussex. Set within 22 acres of rural countryside, the school provides an environment for children aged two to thirteen. The school claims an ethos of teaching individuals rather than classes, with a focus on academic, artistic, and sporting achievement. Its curriculum integrates a bespoke programme of outdoor learning and emphasises the development of social confidence and community spirit. As part of the Bellevue Education Group, it prepares pupils for entry into senior schools at age thirteen.

Weston Green School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in the village of Thames Ditton, Surrey. Located opposite the village green and duck pond, the school is partially housed in a Victorian building dating to 1828. It emphasises a nurturing ethos centred on kindness, curiosity, and ambition, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. The curriculum is designed to support individualised learning, with a strong focus on preparing pupils for 11+ transitions. Facilities include a purpose-built nursery and outdoor learning spaces within a leafy conservation area.