Hurstpierpoint College Junior School is a co-educational school of the Woodward Corporation. It is housed in its own premises, alongside the Senior School. Because of the proximity of the Senior School the facilities that are available are truly exceptional for a prep school. A major new classroom complex is scheduled for completion in 1998.
The school prides itself on providing a first class, balanced education for 'the whole person'. Academic standards are high and in recent years many successes have been achieved in scholarship examinations for senior schools. There is a strong emphasis on team games as well as a very wide variety of other sports, activities and clubs. Drama and music are major features of school life. A third of the pupils sing in either the Junior or Senior School choirs, both of which enjoy a reputation for excellence far beyond the school itself. More than half of the pupils learn to play an instrument and there is a school orchestra.
Pastoral care is regarded as being of paramount importance. The pastoral care unit is the 'form'. Each pupil meets his or her form teacher every morning during registration. The boarders are looked after, in a happy family atmosphere, by married Houseparents, an assistant, a resident matron, the Master and his wife. Exeat may be taken on any weekend. Boarders remaining on Sundays are given special treatment and are often taken on outings. Although the majority are day pupils the ethos is that of a boarding school.
High standards of behaviour are expected and are maintained without the need for an oppressive disciplinary regime.
The aim of Hurstpierpoint Junior School is to seek the good in the young in a stimulating, caring and happy environment.
