Heywood Preparatory School has been accredited by the Independent Schools Joint Council. There are seven classes. The reception class takes children from the age of 4 years. Boys and girls continue to the age of 11 years, and occasionally to the age of 12 years. Promotion through the school is by age and ability and many bright 10 year olds take the examination to senior school at this age. Boys and girls are prepared for the examinations to other preparatory schools and to numerous boarding schools also. The school aims to reach common entrance examination standard. The usual academic subjects are taught. French is taught from approximately 4 years. Reports are sent each term and regular assessments of children's abilities are taken so that a child's prospects can be discussed at any time. An Open Evening for discussions with members of staff is held each year. Girls' games include netball, hockey and rounders. Boys play soccer in the Autumn and Spring terms and cricket in the summer term. Tennis and short tennis are also played in the Summer by boys and girls. The school has a small field attached to the premises and use of a large pitch some 5 minutes away. Children have the opportunity to gain certificates for gymnastics, athletics, swimming and ice skating. Ballet is available for girls. A wide range of musical instruments are taught on an individual basis and every child is taught the recorder from approximately 6 years of age. Children showing an aptitude are encouraged to take the relevant examinations for these instruments. A very high standard of speech training exists in the school.
A Nursery provides for pre-state as well as pre-preparatory children.
