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The Highfield School Centenary Bursaries Fund was set up to celebrate Highfield’s centenary in 2007. It has been running successfully for more than 12 years thanks to the generosity of current and former parents, alumni and institutional grants. The aim of the fund is to raise enough money to support children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to come to a school like Highfield and Brookham.
In the current climate, access to private education is becoming more and more of a privilege. We recognise our responsibility to ensure we bridge this advantage gap. We know there are many children who would greatly benefit from attending a private school and there is a need to bring this opportunity to as many as possible – to those who might not otherwise consider it an option due to difficult financial or family circumstances.
Our Aim
The purpose of the Centenary Bursaries Fund is to make a real difference in a child’s life, not just academically but also physically, emotionally and socially. The bursaries are awarded to children we believe will gain the most benefit from attending Highfield and Brookham Schools – ensuring they reach their full potential, build life-long skills and develop long-lasting, positive experiences and relationships.
It’s incredibly rare for prep schools to offer 100% bursaries, especially at the rate that we do. We want to lead the way, in good faith, so that other prep schools will follow and allow this amazing opportunity to be given to even more children.
Changing Lives
We have awarded 17 bursaries to date and they have proved to be an enormous success. The Centenary Bursaries Fund also provides additional support for music lessons, sports equipment, school trips and uniform. In some circumstances, it has also funded travel to and from the school for the children and their parents.
Past bursary children have gone on to secure bursaries and scholarships at exceptional senior schools such as Charterhouse, Marlborough College and Seaford College. Nine children are currently still with us and because of our excellent relationships with senior schools and the outstanding support we offer, the hope is our current children will follow in their footsteps.
Selection Process
We have a very thorough selection process to identify children whose circumstances merit this life-changing gift. Throughout the year we build awareness of this opportunity outside of our socio-demographic to ensure relevant candidates are put forward. This involves forging links with relevant schools and their headteachers, charitable organisations, and promoting the opportunity online.
A typical candidate could be a child who is experiencing social or educational difficulties such as bullying, a challenging home life, special educational needs or someone who just needs a break, or children who have the ability to succeed academically if given the right support. We also have gifted children being put forward, where Highfield and Brookham can offer them a higher level of individual attention and can access our well-developed programme for the most talented children.
Make A Donation
The bursaries are funded on a 50-50 basis by the fund and the school. The school’s share is covered by ancillary income streams such as property rentals, Summer School and Swim School. Parents do not subsidise the bursaries through their fees.
We have an extremely robust fundraising plan which involves a combination of donations, fundraising events, investments and grants. Our donors are a mix of former pupils, grandparents, former parents, current parents, institutes and former staff. The Centenary Bursaries Fund is a registered charity, so Gift Aid increases donations to the fund from UK income tax payers by 25%. Donors just need to complete the Gift Aid form when making their donation.
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Charity Information
The Highfield School Centenary Bursaries Fund is a trust that was set up as a separate legal entity in 2007 with its own trust deed and trustees. It was granted charitable Status by the Charity Commissioners in 2007. (Registered Charity No. 1114845)
The Trustees
- Jonathan Carey – former Highfield parent and grandson of Canon Mills, Highfield’s founder
- Peter Greenwood – Old Highfieldian and former Highfield parent
- Nick Denton – a parent of three Old Highfieldians
- Simon Mason – former Highfield member of staff
- Katie Naylor – former Highfield parent
What we’re up to…
Join us at Highfield and Brookham School on 28th April for Raising the Future — a landmark conference for anyone passionate about preparing children for the world ahead. While curriculum reforms won’t take effect until 2028, the world our children will enter is already changing — AI, automation and rapid social shifts are transforming the jobs of tomorrow. Education can’t wait. We’re bringing together educators, employers and policymakers for expert-led sessions, panels and actionable discussions on: • The future of GCSEs and curriculum reform • How AI is reshaping the skills children need • Essential skills — from adaptability to emotional resilience • What employers will actually be looking for Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of education. Tickets are available here: https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/raising-the-future-conference-booking/ #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership Bedales School The Skills Builder Partnership
We’re thrilled to have been honoured with the @woodlandtrust’s prestigious Bronze Award for our commitment to outdoor learning. Head to the link in our bio to read more and discover why we have been recognised as a school community committed to nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world in every child. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #forestschool #outdoorlearning
We’re thrilled to have been honoured with the The Woodland Trust’s prestigious Bronze Award for our commitment to outdoor learning. Click to read more and discover why we have been recognised as a community committed to nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world in every child. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #outdoorlearning #forestschool
Some schools look right on paper and some feel right the moment you walk through the door. On Friday 20th March, we invite you to experience Highfield and Brookham for yourself. Meet our inspiring staff, tour the school with our pupils and discover a community where academic excellence sits alongside curiosity, kindness and confidence. You’ll know if it’s right, just by being here. Head to the link in our bio to reserve your place here. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #openmorning
This half term, our creative crafting course, run by our friends at Feltybeecrafts, is bringing a little bit of the seaside indoors. Children are creating their own seaside collages — perfect for exploring colours, textures and using creativity and imagination. A fun, relaxing way to spend the holidays and a lovely chance for children to make something special. Holidays don’t have to be ordinary — take a look to see what’s on offer at Easter here: highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/holiday-activity-clubs/
Children enjoyed exploring character and emotion through drama at our Performing Arts club this half term. With plenty of laughter and imagination, they experimented with facial expression and storytelling as well as singing and choreography, building confidence, creativity and communication skills in a fun and inspiring environment. If you’re thinking ahead to Easter, we’ve got some amazing clubs running. Head to the link in our bio to see what’s on offer. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayFun #creatvity #holidayclubs #performingarts #halfterm
Having the spent the morning outdoors enjoying some sports and games, our Multi Activities holiday club slowed the pace with a creative workshop inspired by Lunar New Year. The children enjoyed making Chinese-style lanterns, combining hands-on crafts with an opportunity to explore culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #HolidayClub #HalfTerm #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear #Creativity
Are you considering educational opportunities outside of London? Join us for an evening of discussion at our Annual Drinks Reception on Wednesday 11th March at Beaufort House Chelsea. This special event is designed for parents with children under 10 who are exploring the advantages of a country school education. Hear from our experts representing six renowned prep and senior schools over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere: Highfield and Brookham School Hanford School Dorset Ludgrove School Downe House School Marlborough College Tonbridge School Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore what a country school can offer your family. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Lskanj #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices
After a busy morning of games and outdoor adventures, the children on our ever popular Multi Activities holiday club took a quiet moment to make some #lunarnewyear-inspired Chinese-style lanterns, enjoying a hands-on experience that blended craft, culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #lunarnewyear #creatvity #holidayclubs #halfterm
Raising the Future: An Event That Matters Curriculum reform is coming — but our children can’t afford to wait. Join us for Raising the Future, an inspiring conference exploring how schools, parents and leaders can prepare young people for a rapidly changing world. • Insightful talks • Future ready thinking • Meaningful conversation If you care about future-ready education, this event is for you. Tickets available now. Head to the link in our bio to book. #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership @bedalesschool
From chopping veggies for coleslaw to baking muffins and flipping pancakes, our cookery holiday club has been full of hands-on learning and fun. Easter bookings are now open, do take a look to see what we have on offer. ➡️ highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/holiday-activity-clubs/ #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayClubs #CookingFun #SchoolHolidays
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
Teamwork tastes better! Our holiday club chefs are whipping up blueberry oats, ham and cheese pancakes, muffins and more and learning, cooking and helping friends along the way. If you are thinking ahead to the Easter holidays, go to the link in our bio to see what’s on offer. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #Teamwork #CookingTogether
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
On Friday 20th March, we invite you to experience Highfield and Brookham at our Open Morning. Meet our inspiring staff, tour the school with our pupils and discover a community where academic excellence sits alongside curiosity, kindness and confidence and a real focus on the future. Reserve your place here bit.ly/4bPKuSK #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The rain may have held off, but the mud was relentless! Each and every competitor in our annual cross country event showed such resilience and determination from start to finish. Well done all and have a great half term. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry @parkside_prep @amesburyschool @edgeboroughschool @barfieldschool @aldroschool @rgsprep @churchersjunior @camelsdaleprimaryschool @barrowhillsschool @feltonfleetschool @hoebridgeschool @hallgroveschool @twyfordschool @westbournehouseschool
Are you a London-based parent thinking ahead about your child’s education? Curious about the benefits of educating outside London? Join us for an informal drinks reception on Wednesday 11th March at @beauforthousechelsea, exploring countryside school options beyond the capital. Our Head, Suzannah Cryer, will be joined by senior representatives from @hanfordprepschool @ludgrove_school @downe_house @marlboroughcollege @tonbridge.school for an open discussion designed to help families make confident, informed choices. Places are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to ask the experts. 👉 Book via the link in our bio. #EducatingOutsideLondon #CountrySchoolBenefits #ChildrensEducation #LondonKids #LondonMums #LondonDads #LondonFamily #LondonParenting #LondonParents #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices Talk Education
Today we welcomed runners from Amesbury School, Edgeborough School, Barfield School, Aldro, RGS Prep School, Camelsdale Primary School, Barrow Hills School, Feltonfleet School, Hoe Bridge, Twyford School, Hampshire, Westbourne House School, Parkside School, Hall Grove School, Churcher’s College for our annual cross country event. The rain held off, but conditions remained challenging but all the competitors showed true grit and remarkable resilience through relentless mud. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
Year 3 are exploring the modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation. Using Chromebooks, they’ve been researching temples, artifacts, capitals, populations food and currencies. Along the way, they’re using key skills like problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they’ll turn all this fascinating research into their own fact files. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Year 3 are researching modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation using Chromebooks. They’ve been discovering temples, artifacts, places to visit and key information such as capital cities, populations and currencies. Through this hands-on project, the children are developing skills such as research, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they will use all their findings to create their own detailed fact files, combining knowledge and creativity in a fun, engaging way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Our Early Years children celebrated Lunar New Year by making a tasty stir fry together. This hands-on activity helped them explore the wider world while practising teamwork, listening and problem-solving. Everyone loved tasting their creation! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear2026
Our Early Years children had a wonderful morning together exploring how #lunarnewyear2026 is celebrated. They loved dragon dancing, making beautiful lanterns and trying some delicious Chinese cookery. Learning through fun and celebration, they practised important skills like teamwork, listening, creativity and fine motor coordination. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
A brilliant way to finish the season for our U13 boys as they secured a win against Aldro. Teamwork, smiles and kit that will need the whole summer to recover! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby