Together we grow
Highfield and Brookham is an independent, co-educational Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School in Liphook for boys and girls aged 2-13, nestled on the leafy borders of Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. We welcome families from across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey, as well as further afield nationally and internationally.
As a family-owned school, we celebrate our genuine independence and prepare children for the leading boarding and top day schools in the country. Not being answerable to a senior school or trust results in a strong sense of togetherness and a welcoming family feel. We work together with our children and their families to ensure the children receive the very best education possible to shape well-rounded, confident children ready to take the leap to senior school in their stride. We pride ourselves on the strength and breadth of our curriculum, our first-class teaching, our pledge to deliver the very highest levels of pastoral care and our ongoing commitment to the environment.
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Be Kind, Be Courageous, Be You
At Highfield and Brookham, our values define who we are and guide everything we do. Kindness is at the heart of our community. We ensure every individual feels valued, respected and supported, creating a nurturing environment where every single child can thrive. Courage is about embracing challenges, taking risks and learning from mistakes. We encourage our pupils to step out of their comfort zones, knowing they have a safe space to grow, even when things don’t go as planned. After all, some of the best learning comes from moments of failure. Being true to yourself means combining kindness and courage to celebrate your unique talents and passions. We inspire our pupils to develop confidence and self-belief, empowering them to embrace their individuality with authenticity. At Highfield and Brookham, we nurture kind, courageous and confident children who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world.
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Future schools and scholarship success
We regularly feed 30 senior schools which means a unique educational journey for your child. Our Head, Suzannah Cryer has strong contacts with all of the senior schools will play a crucial part in finding the right future school for your child. We have a flawless record of securing entrance to a child’s chosen senior school, whether that be at at 11+ or 13+. Our curriculum gives opportunities for all children to flourish and our scholarship success is evidence of our outstanding academic ambition. Our children have been awarded over 100 scholarships over the past six years to a diverse range of top senior schools, including Wellington College, Cranleigh School, Radley College, Marlborough College and Charterhouse and include a huge variety of scholarships ranging from academic and art to sports and music.
Extensive grounds
Situated in 175 acres of glorious natural grounds in the South Downs National Park, our school enjoys a truly exceptional setting. Located at the meeting point of Surrey, West Sussex, and Hampshire, our expansive estate provides more than just a stunning backdrop for our Nursery, Pre-Prep, and Prep School, it offers endless opportunities to inspire young minds and nurture well-rounded development. Our unique location is a vital extension of the classroom and a dynamic learning environment, where children can explore, discover and thrive. From outdoor science experiments and nature trails to creative arts and adventurous play, our pupils benefit from hands-on experiences that bring lessons to life.
Beyond academics, these natural surroundings play a pivotal role in promoting wellbeing. Fresh air, open spaces and the freedom to roam help children build resilience, confidence and a connection with their environment. We are committed to making the most of our amazing grounds, as well as protecting and enhancing them. At our school, the great outdoors is not just a setting, but an integral part of every child’s educational journey.
Admissions process
Our key entry points are Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and Year 7, but we also warmly welcome children into other year groups where spaces are available. Charlotte Cottrell, our Admissions Registrar, will expertly guide you through the admissions process, whether you’re joining at one of our main entry stages or another point in your child’s educational journey. As the proud parent of two Old Highfieldians, Charlotte combines her wealth of experience with first-hand knowledge of the school, making her the perfect person to answer your questions, arrange your visits and organise your child’s taster days.
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What we’re up to
Looking for fun and exciting ways to entertain your kids over the holidays – look no further, we’ve got some amazing holiday activity courses lined up! Whether your child loves sports, crafting, dance, performing arts or exploring nature, there’s something just for them. Places are filling up fast, so don’t wait! Grab one of the last places now by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/4kNBfmX #HolidayActivities #SchoolHolidayClubs #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
This year’s leavers are off to 31 top senior schools! As a truly independently run prep school, we’re proud to offer unbiased advice and strong relationships with a wide breadth of leading senior schools near and far. We’re here to guide and support you in finding the perfect next step for your child’s education and your family. #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex @bedalesschool @brightoncollegeuk @bryanstonschool @canfordschool @charterhousesch @churchers1722 @cranleighschool @epsomcollegeuk @eton.college @gordonsschofficial @ipswich_school @london_park_schools @lordwandsworth @marlboroughcollege @miltonabbey @noadswood_sch @oundleschool @priorsfieldschool @qas_caversham @radleycollegeoxon @rgs_guildford @rugbyschool1567 @seafordcollege @sherbornegirls @sherborneboys @stedwardsoxford @wellingtoncollege
With the school holidays well underway, you may be looking for fun and engaging activities for your children. We only have a few places left on some of our incredible courses, so don’t miss out. To save your place, book now by following the link in our bio. #HolidayActivities #SchoolHolidayClubs #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We were thrilled to welcome back Old Highfieldian Rebecca Lidh Faijersson this week. Visiting from Sweden with her family, Rebecca was excited to return to the school that she attended as an overseas pupil for one life-changing term in 1993. She spoke warmly of the lasting memories, friendships, and the positive impact her time here had on her life. It was truly inspiring to hear how Highfield and Brookham’s community continues to resonate with its former pupils, even decades later. #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
It’s been a jam-packed, fun-filled week on our Multi-Sports course led by the energetic and enthusiastic team at Assure Coaching. From football and tennis to dodgeball, bench-ball, basketball and cricket, the children threw themselves into every activity, learning new skills, growing in confidence and making new friends along the way. #HolidayActivities #SummerHolidayCourses #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
It’s been a wonderful couple of days on our Seaside Crafting course. The children have been busy creating an array of ocean-inspired crafts under the expert guidance of the amazing @feltybee_crafts team. From tie-dyeing and block printing to weaving and making fabric and felt turtles – they’ve learnt so many new skills. It’s been hours of creative fun, and best of all, they get to take home all their beautiful handmade creations! Click the link in our bio to find out more about our holiday courses. #HolidayActivities #SummerHolidayCourses #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The children on our Bushcraft course are having a fabulous time in our beautiful woodland. With the brilliant team from Adventure Lifesigns, they’re learning a raft of skills, from shelter building and crafting with natural materials to the art of fire-making (with s’mores, of course!). There’s also plenty of time to explore, run free, make friends and just be themselves. To discover more, and book a place on one of our wonderful holiday courses click the link in our bio. #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayActivities #SummerHolidayCourses
If you are looking for fun activities for your children over the summer holidays have a look at our incredible holiday activity courses. From creative arts and crafts, sports to active adventures, we’ve got it all covered – something for every child to enjoy. We only have few spaces still available for August, so don’t wait too long. To book your space now, click the link in our bio. #HolidayActivities #SummerHolidayCourses #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our art room has been a hive of creativity during our two-day Summer Meadow Crafting course. The wonderful Feltybeecrafts team has been busy teaching the children skills like printmaking, needle felting, marbling mosaics and more. From felt ladybirds to countryside-inspired screen prints, the children have produced a raft of beautiful, artistic creations. To book a place on one of our summer holiday courses, click on this link: https://bit.ly/4kNBfmX #CreativeCrafting #HolidayActivities #ArtsAndCrafts #CoEdSchool #IndepenedentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
We’re celebrating 16 new senior school scholarships this year, across 12 top senior schools, bringing our total to an impressive 182 since 2014! Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/44O83pW #TogetherWeInspire #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SeniorSchoolScholarships Brighton College Bryanston School Canford School Charterhouse School Cranleigh School Lord Wandsworth College Repton School Rugby School Seaford College Sherborne Boys St Edwards School (Teddies Oxford) and Queen Anne’s School
Wonderful to see Old Highfieldians, Ross and Kitty, championing inclusive sport at their senior school, @eastbournecollege, by opening the batting together during their recent Speech Day cricket match. #TogetherWeInspire #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Voting is in full swing for the Tatler Schools Awards, and there’s still time to cast your vote. If you haven’t voted yet and would like to support us, we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to do so. Voting closes on 29 August. Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/4l9T7JF Thank you for your support. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeInspire #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The Pre-Prep wellbeing garden was buzzing with life this morning! All the children’s hard work planting and caring for the garden has truly paid off, and it’s now a thriving hub of insect activity, full of colour and life. A real eco joy to see! As the children are on their school holidays, we thought they’d love to know just how much their efforts have blossomed. #OutdoorLearning #EcoJoy #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
What a way to start this week’s Multi-Activities course with an active morning of free-play sports, including football, cricket and tennis – loads to enjoy! Looking for fun-filled activities for your children this summer? We still have a few spaces left on some incredible courses. Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio to find out more. #SummerFunActivities #ChildrensHolidayCourses #SchoolHolidayClubs #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
What a fun-filled week it has been on our Multi-Activities holiday camp! The children have enjoyed so many different activities we’re not sure they’ll want to go home! And if you’re looking for things for your children to do over the holidays, we still have some spaces on some great courses. Head to bit.ly/4nIoo8r to find out more. #TogetherWeExplore #SchoolHolidayClub #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep
As our fearless Year 7 adventurers wrap up their unforgettable journey, we celebrate everything they’ve achieved. From braving new challenges and stepping outside their comfort zones, to forging friendships and spending a night alone on Survival Island — they’ve grown, thrived and risen to the occasion. They return in September not just as Year 8s — but as more confident, capable and connected young people. #AdventureComplete #SurvivalIsland #FutureYear8 #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The show may take centre stage, but it’s the teamwork and camaraderie behind the scenes that make our productions truly special. We just love these pics of our amazing Year 8s supporting each other every step of the way in their magical production of Grease. #Grease #SchoolShow #BehindTheScenes #Year8 #Teamwork #SchoolProduction #BackstageMagic #IndependentSchool #TogetherWeGrow #TogtherWeEncourage
