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White fluffy cloud in a bright blue sky, a perfect weather scene.

Fuelling Tomorrow's Creators & Thinkers

We believe the future belongs to those who can think critically, act creatively, and care deeply. For over 16 years, since Chelsea Pre-Prep was first launched, we've revolutionised early education through experiential, design-led learning to foster academic prowess, curiosity, and collaboration. We curate environments where both children and adults feel safe, trusted, valued, deeply engaged and motivated.

 

The Rocket Approach is human-centred, research-informed, and future-focused. We balance hands-on enquiry, agency, and freedom to explore with guidance to grow. At our Pre-Preps, early years education isn’t an afterthought and learning with us is never one-size-fits-all. Where others see students, we see inventors, thinkers and creators.

Yellow telescope with a long cylindrical body, observation device in daytime outdoors.
Fluffy white clouds float against a beautiful, clear blue sky.
Big white cloud on grey background.
Big white cloud on grey background.
Big white cloud on grey background.
Historic building with ivy facade and surrounding greenery, under construction.
Red and white striped beach chair. Home. Wooden frame for sunbathing.
Wooden red and white striped deck chair, perfect for relaxing outdoors.
Stacked vintage suitcases with a red hatbox, ready for travel and adventure.

THIS IS AN ADVENTURE

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Topiary tree with a round shape and many green leaves.
Dry Clay
Fluffy white cloud against a clear blue sky, sunny weather visuals.
Big white cloud on grey background.

I don’t know where I’m going from here,

but I promise it won’t be boring.

Gold frame square
Pink lighthouse with red stripes stands on a stone wall, mountains in background.
Big white cloud on grey background.
Big white cloud on grey background.
Two connected dark circles with text around the edges; Grand West | Under Construction
Abstract blue background with subtle textures and dark shadowing details.
Yellow submarine illustration with portholes, propellers, and prominent tower structures
Interior train car with burgundy seats and outside view of a bar.
Numerous dark circular shapes with tiny white dots on a black background.
Red and White Stripes
Colorful interior design featuring doors, windows, and a glass wall. Grand West | Under Construction
Green tree with round top and brown trunk isolated background
Gold frame square
Gold frame square
Abstract Background

Welcome to Grand WEst

In the heart of Notting Hill, adventure and imagination set sail. Inspired by the adventure playgrounds of the 60s and the age of exploration, Grand West is a beautifully designed vessel of discovery. Off the iconic Portobello Road, our facilities include seven curated nursery classrooms, a performance studio, an art atelier, a welcome deck, and a large garden where children learn with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

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Blue sky with scattered clouds. Grand West | Under Construction

Who We Are

At Grand West Pre-Prep, learning is a daily adventure. Rooted in Chelsea Pre-Prep outstanding reputation as Early Years operator and Rocket’s pioneering approach, we design learning that reflects the rhythm of the global city, dynamic, diverse, and full of possibility. Our educators are designers and curators of childhood, curating future-ready experiences through research, creativity, and play in beautiful designed spaces where children feel safe and valued and invite exploration, courage, and joyful discovery.

Pile of vintage suitcases; ready for travel, stacked high.
Red and white striped beach chair on a wooden frame, outside.
Train cars with visible text on them, possibly for transporting passengers.
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