The Pre-Prep caters for children between the ages of 4 and 7 and gives them a flying start to their full-time education.

The Pre-Prep School incorporates six purpose-built classrooms as well as cloakrooms and a library.  Outdoors, there is a large and well equipped play area with both grass and firm surfaces.

Each form is taught by a fully qualified teacher, supported by a full team of experienced teaching assistants.  We make extensive use of computers as well as more traditional teaching resources. Together, with small class sizes, this ensures that we can work very closely with each child and provide an individually tailored education.  Lessons are interesting and enjoyable.  

The academic emphasis at this stage is on the basics of literacy, numeracy and writing skills. One of the school’s strengths is its broad and varied curriculum and even at this very early age we also teach Science, French, Art, ICT skills and Design Technology.  Every child takes part in music lessons and there are regular PE and swimming lessons.

From the outset, we keep a close watch for children who may develop learning difficulties and also for those with particular talents who can benefit from being stretched ahead of their classmates. As class sizes are small, we can cater for children of varying abilities.