Together we grow
Highfield and Brookham is an independent 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.
As a family-owned school, we celebrate our genuine independence and prepare children for the leading boarding and top day schools. 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. Our curriculum is rich and varied, providing balanced opportunities across a wide spectrum of extra-curricular, outdoor and outreach programmes.
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Scholarship success
We have a flawless record of securing entrance to a child’s chosen senior school, whether 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, on the borders of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire, our beautiful estate provides not only a stunning backdrop for our Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep, but importantly is a wonderful place for learning. We are committed to making the most of our amazing grounds, as well as protecting and enhancing them.
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We’re delighted to share this wonderful story of kindness about the return on one of our much-loved library books. Read the full story ⬇️
The Highfield and Brookham community was treated to a spectacular bonfire firework display last Saturday. Huge thanks to our fabulous catering, grounds and maintenance teams for their immense hard work in making this special event run so smoothly. Profits from the sales of food and drink and merchandise will be generously donated to Highreach Holidays. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #AutumnTerm #bonfirenight #fireworks
We have today paid homage to the brave Old Highfieldians who fell in the service of their country during the two world wars. The poignant Act of Remembrance was led by Mrs Cryer, our Head, who read out the names of the fallen alongside her husband, Bob. Music teacher Mr Withell sounded The Last Post before the whole school fell silent for two minutes of sombre reflection. We will remember them. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #ActOfRemembrance
Lest we ever forget. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #ActOfRemembrance
Guided by the incredible @handlebards, Year 7 jumped headfirst into the world of Shakespeare with an interactive workshop focused on the dark and mysterious tale of Macbeth. This hands-on experience really boosted their understanding of this wonderful play, building confidence in their acting and performance skills ready for their forthcoming performance as part of the @cssf_uk Shakespeare’s School’s Festival.
Year 7 and Year 8 were treated to an amazing performance of Macbeth by the fabulous @handlebards. The audience were mesmerised as the cast of two played all the roles in the play, well, almost all, a couple of lucky children did join them on stage to help with a couple of scenes! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #macbeth #shakespeare
Our Year 8 pupils have been continuing with one of their favourite art projects – the identity canvas. Having previously worked on designs which reflect their personalities and their time at school, using words, pictures and logos, the children added a dash of colour this week to their blank canvases which, once dried, will form the backdrop for their artistic creations. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Art
As well as being busy working toward their exams, considering senior school options and applying for pupil leadership roles, our Upper Prep school children are also key ambassadors for the school. For example, did you know that the older pupils play a vital role touring prospective families during our regular open mornings? Their infectious enthusiasm, honesty, integrity and heartfelt love of school life earns much praise from our visitors. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
When our children work together they have all the ingredients they need to succeed – and to make tasty apple cake! #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrepSchool #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Collaboration
It may have been grey, damp and cool, but some exciting action on the football and hockey pitches certainly warmed up the watching parents as we welcomed our friends from Twyford School, Hampshire for another entertaining afternoon of sport. Well played, everyone! #Nursery #PrePrepSchool #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Nurtured by specialist music teachers, our children have the opportunity to play a wide range of musical instruments from a very young age, including violin, piano, flute, drums, oboe and guitar. #Nursery #PrePrepSchool #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Music
The correlation between a healthy sleep regime and a healthy mind and body and increased performance in school came under scrutiny as our children marked Better Sleep Week. #Nursery #PrePrepSchool #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BetterSleepWeek
We’re attending the @boardingschoolsnetwork workshop this week! So looking forward to meeting with BBSN Approved Agents and telling them all about the wonderful education that Highfield and Brookham offers. @uk_leo_sir @qualityenglish @decleidiomas @twist_ocio @altseducation @aeidiomas @astonherencia @fp_school_advice @bcngroups @esta.education #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BBSN #BBSWorkshop #BBSW #BritishBoardingSchoolsNetwork #boardingschools #schooladmissions #britisheducation
It’s tree-mendous having the children back in school today after the half-term holiday – and it seems there’s nothing quite like having friends in high places! #Nursery #PrePrep #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BackToSchool
Our inquisitive young learners in Nursery have picked up where they left off before the half-term holiday; reading, being creative with pencils, pens and paintbrushes, role playing, doing puzzles, and generally having a wonderful time reunited with their friends. #Nursery #PrePrepSchool #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BackToSchool
Get ahead with your Christmas shopping this year at our Luxury Christmas Shopping Evening on Friday 15th November! We’re showcasing some of the very best of local businesses such as Albi&Mac, Gill At Roost-uk, The Label Lady, Ellie & Bea Candles, Rum & Reggae, Collecting Seashells, Nettle & Nutmeg, Hogmoor Distillery, Combe Cottage Pottery , Sublime Chocolate. And there will be delicious food availablefrom The Hawkley Inn and Little Fish, Sushi in the Sticks. Head to bit.ly/40peUpo to book and collect your FREE shopping bag on the night.
Mastering the essential art of fire making on our bushcraft course this week. The team at @adventure_lifesigns has really inspired the children to develop a passion for the great outdoors and learn new bushcraft skills. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #bushcraft #holidaycamps #octoberhalfterm
There have been a lot of crafty goings on in the art room today as our children, under the expert eye of Mrs Walker, have discovered a real penchant for papercraft. Making bowls and mats through the medium of paper coiling and imaginative self-portraits using card, the children demonstrated creativity, patience, artistic flair and perseverance to produce the most amazing creations. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayActivities
We’re almost at the end of another superb fortnight of holiday activities and the smiles on the faces of the children can only mean one thing – that they have had the best time! So we’ve decided to do it all over again during the Christmas holidays. Keep an eye on our website as the unveiling of our festive holiday dates is imminent… #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayActivities
There was a spooky feeling in the air at cookery club today as the children cooked up a Halloween-inspired feast of Wicked Witches’ Soup.
The children thoroughly enjoyed cooking up their own lunch at cookery club this week. On the menu was a delicious Chinese Noodle Salad which involved the children snipping up lots of fresh vegetables and mixing in plenty of herbs and spices with some tasty hoisin sauce. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #halfterm #holidayclubs #cookery
Learning the essential skill of fire making was top of the list for the children on our bushcraft course this week. They busily gathered firewood from our woodland and learnt how to create a spark using a flint to light the fire. This three day course really helps children embrace everything that nature has to offer and develops a passion for the great outdoors.
We are so looking forward to our Luxury Christmas Shopping evening on Friday 15th November. We’re showcasing some of the very best of local businesses such as @albiandmac,@roostuk1, @ziorva, @happyhandspottery, @tuccaswim, @silkworkslondon, @label_lady, @ellieandbeahants, @rum_and_reggae, @collectingseashellsltd, @nettleandnutmeguk, @tawny_owl_wood, @hogmoordistillery, @sublimepilatesandyoga, @isimi_uk, @combecottagepottery, @sublimechocolates23, @the_blacksmiths_daughter. And there will be delicious food from @thehawkleyinn and @littlefishsushiinthesticks. Head to the link in our bio to book and collect your FREE shopping bag on the night.
We’re attending the British Boarding Schools’ Workshop next week! So looking forward to meeting with BBSN Approved Agents and telling them all about the wonderful education that Highfield and Brookham offers. @uk_leo_sir @qualityenglish @decleidiomas @twist_ocio @altseducation @aeidiomas @astonherencia @fp_school_advice @bcngroups @esta.education.en #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BBSN #BBSWorkshop #BBSW #BritishBoardingSchoolsNetwork #boardingschools #schooladmissions #britisheducation
We warmly invite prospective families to our Open Morning on Friday 22nd November, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Explore our beautiful school and grounds, guided by our wonderful pupils, meet our dedicated staff and discover the exceptional education and opportunities we provide for children aged 2 to 13. Book your place today ➡️ bit.ly/3YAiBav