Success Through Endeavour. Accredited by the Independent Schools Joint Council for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 years.
The Preparatory Department is proud of its reputation for being a friendly, happy school which thrives upon firm discipline and a keen desire to see that our children make the most of their talents. The three Infant Classes aged four, five and six years spend the mornings learning counting and reading, and the afternoons pursuing a wider curriculum. Each child progresses at his or her own pace through a reading and number scheme based on individual books and mathematical cards. No child is ever held back; all are encouraged to work to the limit of their capacities. The Junior Classes work at a keen pace and prepare thoroughly for the entrance examinations of Independent Secondary Schools and Local Education Authority selection procedures. A teacher is also allocated three afternoons each week to give help in Reading and Mathematics to children who need extra support in these subjects mainly because they came to us at age 7 or 8. There is also a House Point Credit and Rewards system in the Junior School which awards points for satisfactory work and sporting prowess. There are seven classes of average size 20 pupils. Preparation for Independent and Local Authority selection procedures form an integral part of the curriculum. Over the past three years 90% of our 11 year old pupils have gained places at independent or maintained grammar schools. Pupils participate in normal games, athletics and swimming. Elocution and Dancing are taught and LAMDA and RAD examinations may be taken. Our aim is to inculcate joy in hard work and a proper respect for the happiness of fellow pupils. After school care is available from the end of school until 5.30 pm each day.
