The Good Schools Guide Review
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A happy and high-achieving school, where learning is exciting and engaging every day, and individual learning is built into the curriculum. Visit us to discover more!
Our News
Year 4 'Hatch' a PlanThis term’s theme ‘Vikings and Dragons’ has given Year 4 a taste for adventure! Imagine their excitement when the children arrived at school last week to hear reports of strange noises and occurrences. The children decided they had no choice but to investigate and bravely set off on their adventure, surveying the school grounds and…
First Term at 'Big School'The children in Reception have now nearly completed their first term in ‘Big School’ and it has been a delight to see them settle so quickly to the new routines and challenges of being a Reception child. Many children join Reception from our Nursery and have some good friendships formed already, and it is such…
Year 4 Get to Grips with Grid ReferencesThe children have learned how a grid reference allows someone to mark a specific area on a map by referring to vertical and horizontal lines called ‘eastings’ and ‘northings’ and how the further East the ‘eastings’ are, the higher the number, and that the same applies for ‘northings’. Each pupil has worked hard to identify…
Highly Commended Music and Performing ArtsHeywood Prep have been received 'Highly Commended' approval from the Independent Schools Association for Excellence and Innovation in Performing Arts. This year the judges were looking for schools who go the extra mile in terms of their provision, achievement and teaching techniques. Our staff and pupils are thrilled to receive this accolade which recognises their…
Mutiny in Year 3!Year 3 were given a surprise earlier this term when they found that all of their classroom chairs had gone on strike! The chairs were out of use and had written a letter to the classes complaining that they weren’t being tucked in, they were tired of being swung on and some just wanted a break! After all, it…
'My son has been there since Kindergarten and is about to move into Year 4. We absolutely love it! He adores going to school and is so happy.'
Current parent'A truly wonderful school, in so many ways. The most important thing for me is how happy both my children are.'
Current parent'Our girls love going to school, they literally skip in the front door each day. As parents we have been impressed by the warm feel and the ethos of encouraging individuality.'
Current parent'Having moved from London I went to view and was bowled over by its warmth and the confident, polite kids with an enthusiasm to learn, all of which I continue to experience.'
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