We are a day preparatory school for 170 girls between the ages of 4 to 11. We aim to develop happy, confident girls who are good communicators and who are able to respond to the high expectations we have of them. The school provides a friendly, disciplined, caring environment in which children feel valued and learn to respect the views, needs and feelings of others.
THE LOWER SCHOOL
The Lower School is housed in a new, purpose built set of formrooms linked by a spacious creative area. In the three Lower School forms, fully qualified form mistresses have their own experienced assistants. The curriculum is wide and children receive specialist teaching in Music, PE, Information Technology and French.
THE UPPER SCHOOL
In the Upper School more specialist teaching is introduced until, in their last two years, all subjects are taught by specialists. We follow a broad based curriculum to provide a rounded education where all girls are encouraged to reach their full potential. We prepare girls for entry to a wide selection of schools in the Independent and Maintained sectors.
OUR FACILITIES
The Main School building, an attractive Victorian house, contains the Upper School formrooms, the Computer Room and the Library. The modern Assembly Hall/Gymnasium and Dining Room is linked to the Lower School formrooms. A converted stable block provides rooms for Music, Science, Cookery, Needlework, Art, Pottery and Design Technology. The school stands in grounds of one and a half acres, including a playground and a netball/tennis court, and uses an adjacent two acre playing field.
SPORT
Girls take part in Athletics, Dance, Gym, Netball, Pop Lacrosse, Rounders, Swimming, Short Tennis and Tennis. There are regular matches against other schools.
MUSIC, DRAMA & ART
Girls learn the recorder for two years and many choose to learn another instrument. There is an Orchestra, Junior and Senior Choirs and various ensembles. There are many dramatic productions. The girls enjoy well-equipped facilities for Art, Pottery, Needlework and Design Technology.
ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS
Many trips are arranged to enhance the curriculum. Annual residential visits include a Netball Tour, a Ski holiday and educational trips to France and Yorkshire. There are a number of after school activities for older girls.
