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Prep School Day

Pupils in the Reception and Prep School start the day with registration at 8.30am and school ends at 3.00pm.

Morning break is from 10.15 to 10.35am and lunchtime is between 11.45 and 1.05pm.

Before School

The School Day begins at 8.30am. Pupils may arrive in the playground from 8.20am and will be collected from the playground by their class teachers at 8.25am

After School

Pupils not collected at 3.00pm who have sisters in the school may wait in a supervised ‘Waiters’ club until 3.30pm. There is no charge for pupils waiting for sisters but a small charge is levied to other parents who wish to use this facility.

Wrap around Care

Details of our wraparound care can be found here

Here’s what the ISI Inspection Report from March 2025 says about our early years provision:

16. “Leaders in the early years have a deep understanding of the needs of the children in Reception. They combine high expectations for pupils with a nurturing and caring approach.”

22. “Teachers in Reception encourage the children to talk with purpose and pupils learn to articulate themselves confidently and clearly. Teachers of older pupils encourage debate and discussion in class. Pupils are able to explain complex ideas to adults and their peers.”

24. “Teachers have deep subject knowledge and specialist teachers work with all year groups. Children in Reception receive specialist music teaching and pupils in the junior school spend time in the design technology workshop. Pupils gain the aesthetic and technical skills to express themselves creatively.”

29. “Children develop their social and physical skills through carefully planned play in the outdoor area. Children in the setting typically meet the early learning goals by the end of their time in Reception”