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The Preparatory School Curriculum

Subjects covered include

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • French, (German and Spanish in Prep 4)
  • RE
  • Art & Design Technology
  • Information & Communication Technology
  • Music
  • PE
  • PSHE
  • Games
  • Swimming.
The Foundation Stage Early Learning Goals curriculum is followed in Pre-Prep One.

Music

The Prep School run an extensive music programme with bell choir, string groups, orchestra, three choirs as well as individual instrument lessons.

Consultation Evenings for Parents and Reports

There are two Parent Consultation evenings per year, one in Michaelmas Term and one in Lent Term.
Short reports are sent out in the Prep at the end of Michelmas and Lent Terms with a fuller report sent in July to all boys in the Prep School.

"A broad education delivered through good teaching means that boys become well educated and mature learners. In particular, their ability to think prepares them well for their future education and enables them to take responsibility for much of their own work"
Independent Schools Inspectorate Report, November 2006