Prior's Field

Since September 2024, Zoe Ireland, previously acting head at Farnborough Hill School, where she was previously deputy head academic for six years.

A small school with three or four form entry at 11+ but it is often oversubscribed at this point. A further 10-20 join at 13+.

Look out for the scheduled open mornings or request a bespoke tour and meet with the head. After a small registration

Partly a victim of its own success in bolstering girls’ confidence, school loses up to 60 per cent after GCSEs. Most are seeking co-ed or ‘real world’ options beyond puppies and men on mood boards. Those that stay benefit from nurturing but mature

In 2025, 61per cent 7-9 at GCSE; 27 per cent A*/A at A level (65 per cent A*-B).

‘There’s no ranking, judgement or academic competing against each other here,’ insists school. Pupils work collaboratively. The spirit is creative and enterprising. Lessons are quiet and purposeful. ‘Let success make the noise!’ screams the

‘We are very lucky to have such a diverse student body that the full range of learning disabilities are here,’ declared the head of learning support proudly. Almost 140 girls on the SEND register and the ethos is, ‘We support the disability to reveal

Simply outstanding. Abundance of clubs offers something for everyone from funky food, coding club and bike maintenance to psychology and history book clubs, magic club and debating. ‘We are not afraid for them to be busy,’ says school – ‘our girls

The ubiquitous ‘we punch above our weight’ line actually rings true at Prior’s Field. Hockey and netball are strengths with the current year 7s finalists in the Sisters in Sport national netball competition and fifth in the county for hockey. A-D

Originally founded as a boarding school, Prior’s Field is largely a day school now with a small core of mainly overseas full-time boarders and larger cohort of weekly and flexi boarders. There’s a weekly boarding bus to and from London. Accommodation

Wordsworth inspires the school motto, ‘We live by admiration, hope and love’, which is carved into the school’s wooden welcome doors and emblazoned on everything from the cerise gratitude tree in reception to quite the prettiest and daintiest school

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

‘Parents are as varied as their daughters,’ says school. We’d characterise both as laid-back but ambitious. Just under 10 per cent international students from across the globe, mainly Spain, China and Hong Kong. Increasing numbers from London but

Academic, sporting, musical, artistic and dramatic scholarships with up to 20 per cent off fees. One or two exceptional tennis players are awarded a place in the tennis academy, with coaching costs fully funded by the school. A handful of foundation

Could be a little twee for some, but Prior’s Field is certainly not lacking in excellence or aspiration. It champions girls’ individual talents and fosters creativity in all forms. Parents seeking a rounded education within a gentle and kind