Description
Heatherton School is Independent Primary school in Buckinghamshire for kids aged 3 to 11 (Gender - Girls )
Heatherton is a forward-thinking, innovative school with a very special close family feel that is renowned in the Buckinghamshire area. We are in the enviable position of being a prep school within the Berkhamsted Schools Group, so we are able to retain our nurturing ethos while still benefiting from all the facilities, resources and teaching expertise that comes from being part of this outstanding and historic family of Schools. Heatherton was founded over 100 years ago and is an IAPS with a kite mark for excellence and an admirable record for success.Of course, what makes any school special is its pupils. Working with the Heatherton pupils has been a delight and inspiration; they are clearly so happy, excited, confident and love their School. The girls genuinely know and endorse the School’s values to aim high with integrity, to be adventurous and to serve others.
Facilities
Nursery
At Heatherton Nursery, it is our aim that every girl and boy develops a lively, enquiring mind and feels happy, safe and secure. They ensure that every child fulfills their potential in all aspects of their progress and growth. They work in close partnership with parents to ensure that we give every child the highest quality of care and education, according to their individual needs.
Pre Prep
At Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, every decision they make is aimed at offering your child the very best of a modern education. Learning never stands still at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep. We believe in making learning active and encourage the children to approach every day with questions and curiosity so that they want to learn more.
Prep
Individual and child-centred approach to education, The pupils are at the centre of everything they do. Everyone is treated as an individual and our child-centred approach to education ensures they develop a natural curiosity, motivation and thirst for learning.
Features
Things to note
Sports
As well as the physical health benefits of Sport, we see our children benefiting from competition, problem-solving and improved wellbeing through participation in Sport. Sport encourages our children to become ambitious and driven, yet also tempered with compassion as we guide them to think about their opposition, teammates and how to win or lose gracefully. In the supportive environment that we create losing encourages learning. They offer a diverse and challenging Sports programme. From the core skills of Rugby, Football, Netball, Swimming, Lacrosse and Cricket, to Eton Fives, Cross Country and Athletics, we seek to challenge our pupils both physically and mentally as they aim high to achieve their best.
Performing Arts
They give every student the opportunity to become involved with choirs, music ensembles, drama and public speaking. The Music and Drama activities available to our pupils helps them to increase their self-confidence and become well-rounded individuals. Music and Drama lessons form part of our curriculum at Berkhamsted Prep. LAMDA examinations are taken each year and individual music lessons are available to all students, including strings, woodwind and brass instruments as well as singing, piano, organ and drums.
Outdoor Education
When children are allowed to experience adventure it helps them to be able to deal with risk and assess danger, encourages them to think for themselves, builds their self-confidence, and develops their resilience.In this way, adventurous activities will prepare them for uncertainties they may face in the future.They believe that getting outside and experiencing alternative methods of learning is a vital part of education which gives our pupils a direct, first-hand experience of nature. As a result, our pupils are also respectful of the natural world and have a desire to care for it.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
5.03 miles
