Pratt Memorial School
168, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road Kolkata West Bengal - 700014 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
If you’re a parent looking for a long-established girls’ school in central Kolkata, Pratt Memorial School is one name that often comes up. Let’s take a closer look at what the school offers — and what you should check before applying.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE – ICSE/ISC)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class 12
- Co-ed
- No – all girls
- Boarding
- Day-cum-Boarding (boarding available; confirm details with school)
- Founded
- 1876
Staff
Principal: Mrs. Carolyn Lionel; managed by the Diocese of Kolkata, Church of North India; long-serving and experienced facultySummary for the Parent
Overview
Pratt Memorial School is a heritage-rich, girls-only ICSE/ISC school in central Kolkata. It combines traditional discipline with a lively extracurricular calendar and a long-standing reputation for academic rigor.
Best Fit For
- A girl who thrives in a structured, disciplined environment.
- A child who enjoys participating in cultural and sports events.
- A student who benefits from clear rules and consistent expectations.
Strengths
- Long history and strong reputation.
- Active extracurricular and cultural programs.
- English-medium ICSE/ISC curriculum.
- Central location with boarding option.
Trade-offs / Things to check
- Limited transparency on fees and boarding details.
- Mixed parent feedback on teacher behaviour and communication.
- Compact urban campus — limited open space.
- Some reports of frequent small charges.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Request a detailed fee structure and list of inclusions.
- Ask to visit classrooms and boarding facilities.
- Inquire about student–teacher ratios by grade.
- Check how the school handles academic support and private tuition.
- Review recent ICSE/ISC results and extracurricular achievements.
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