Prep
Years 3-6 (Ages 7-11)
Academic excellence preparing pupils for entrance exams to leading senior schools.
Our Curriculum
What We TeachA broad, balanced curriculum designed to develop academic excellence, creativity and character.
English
Core text approach with diverse authors and genres, developing creativity and communication.
Mathematics
Singapore bar modelling method for advanced problem-solving. Multiplication mastery through Year 5.
Science
STEM integration with hands-on, real-world applications and critical thinking.
Humanities
Rich units on Vikings, World War 2, The Amazon with inquiry-based learning.
Spanish
Communication skills through songs, games, translations and cultural immersion.
Art
Creative expression studying global artists, examining styles and cultures.
Music
Listening, singing, playing and composing. Glockenspiel training and theory.
PE
Basketball, hockey, cross-country, tennis and swimming. Building resilience.
Religious Education
Year-by-year progression through Catholic sacraments with moral development.
Computing
Microsoft applications, coding with loops and variables, stop-frame animation.
PSHE
Citizenship, conflict resolution and leadership roles including Head Boy/Girl.
Drama
Building confidence through performance, improvisation and theatrical skills.
Key Features
Prep Highlights11+ Preparation
Structured preparation from Year 3 with weekly common entrance practice
Singapore Maths
Bar modelling method for advanced problem-solving skills
Specialist Teaching
Subject specialists in Spanish, Music, PE and more
Residential Trips
Curriculum-linked trips encouraging teamwork and risk-taking
Public Speaking
Debating and presentation skills to build confidence
Swimming Programme
Intensive courses in Years 3-4 developing essential life skills
Our Teaching Approach
Excellence through engagement
The Prep years are focused on developing confident, capable learners ready for the next stage of their education. From Year 3, structured 11+ preparation is woven into the curriculum, ensuring every child is well-prepared for entrance examinations.
Our Singapore-inspired mathematics programme develops problem-solving skills through bar modelling, while English continues to use the core text approach with increasingly sophisticated literature. Enrichment activities including residential trips, public speaking, and swimming ensure pupils develop confidence, resilience, and a broad range of life skills.
The School Day
Daily RoutineSchool Hours
Core teaching time
Wraparound Care
Before and after school care available
Free teacher-led clubs available on Wednesdays 15:30-16:30
See Our Curriculum in Action
Visit our Prep classesThe best way to understand our approach is to see it in action. Book a visit to observe lessons and meet our teachers.