Ages 
With spacious grounds and an adventurous curriculum, this outdoorsy prep is teaching kids to be independent, confident and curious within a warm, family atmosphere. Perfect for parents who want the ease of keeping their children at the same place for senior school. ‘There’s no reason to look elsewhere,’ said one. ‘He already has his name down for flying club!’ added another.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 170 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £14,970 - £23,044 pa
- Local authority
- Hampshire County Council
- Linked schools
- School ownership
- United Learning
Headteacher
Head of prep
Sheina Gibb
Since 2020, Sheina Gibb BA QTS NPQH, previously head at Amesbury Prep for two years. Educated at a girls’ convent in Brentwood, Essex, where she was ‘obsessed with books’ and ‘always knew I wanted to go into teaching’.
Studied English at UWE
Entrance
Mildly selective. Main entry points are (year-round) nursery (40 places – half days possible) and reception (15 places) but children often start in other year groups too. Currently one class from reception to year 4, two classes in years 5 and 6.
Exit
Around 95 per cent move up to senior school at 11+ (20 per cent with scholarships in 2025). All children sit the entrance exam but ‘no conditions attached’. If school feels a child will not cope with senior school curriculum, conversations will
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Mobile phone policy
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Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Phones are not allowed during the school day. If a pupil brings a mobile phone to school with parent permission, it must be handed to the Prep School Office on arrival and collected at the end of the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Reductions available for siblings and Forces families.
- Fee information
- £14,970 - £23,044 pa
Our view
Located in a corner of the historic senior school’s beautiful 130-acre campus, the prep occupies a modern, timber-clad building with vast amounts of glass and stunning views of the surrounding parkland – a fitting reflection of its innovative and
The last word
With spacious grounds and an adventurous curriculum, this outdoorsy prep is teaching kids to be independent, confident and curious within a warm, family atmosphere. Perfect for parents who want the ease of keeping their children at the same place for
