Boarding School in England
Welcome to Highfield and Brookham, a prestigious Prep School in England, founded in 1907. The school is set in 175 acres of beautiful countryside on the borders of Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex, near London, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, which are only an hour away.
We are really impressed with our son’s development at Highfield and Brookham; his spark and genuine passion for learning is notably higher even after a short period at the school.
Nigerian Parent
Any questions?
At what age can children attend a UK boarding school?
Boarding is open to boys and girls from age 8 to 13 years.
The youngest boarding children of 8 or 9 years stay in our warm and cosy Junior House, which provides a smaller environment similar to a large family home. The older children stay in the Senior House and sleep in brightly decorated dormitories, varying in size from 4 to 8 beds.
What are the advantages of children joining an English boarding school at a younger age?
As Highfield and Brookham finishes at age 13, your child will be one of the older children in the school, which is far less daunting than joining a huge senior school as one of the youngest. Our smaller, ‘family feel’ environment will help your child feel at home and settle quickly, especially if it is their first time away from home.
Boarding at a Prep School allows time for your family to explore the wealth of Senior Schools in the UK, and really benefit from the experience of our Head in advising the best ‘fit’ school for your child. Meanwhile our flawless track record for securing children’s places at their first choice provides great peace of mind.
Will boarding help my child develop Christian values?
Our school mission is to provide a first-rate day and boarding education supported by a strong Christian ethos, in a community where every child is treated equally, respected, happy, fulfilled and secure.
Through a combination of our regular Chapel services, Assemblies, Religious Studies and Personal, Social and Health Education lessons, children are encouraged to consider their own faith, their role within the school community and society at large.
We promote moral values within a Christian ethos which develop a sense of own worth and strong relationships with others, but we also promote education and respect for beliefs and religions different to the child’s own. Children of all faiths are welcome at Highfield and Brookham.
How many other non-British children are in the school?
We have just under 300 prep-school pupils at Highfield and Brookham, 130 of them are boarders, and 35 of our boarders are international students. We have a strict admissions policy to ensure that no overseas nationality is dominant to ensure a good diversity of language and culture.
In terms of African nationalities, we currently have children from Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda in the school.
Where will my child sleep?
Our newly refurbished boarding accommodation is warm and homely, and located on the upper floors of the school building. There are separate sections for boys and girls, and children sleep in dorms with between four to eight beds. The boarding staff also have bedrooms near the dormitories so there is always someone nearby if needed to ensure children feel happy, safe and cared for.
View the gallery to see photos of our accommodation:
A regular laundry service is provided by the Matron, and we have an on site Nurse should a child feel unwell. More information can be found on Pupil Care & Support.
What is the food like at Highfield and Brookham?
Food at our school is very important – just ask the children! We have a fantastic team of enthusiastic chefs who provide the children with a varied choice of delicious and nutritious meals, cooked on the premises. Children enjoy the option of three hot meals, as well as healthy snacks throughout each day. We are also able to cater for a range of special diets.
Watch the video to see some of our international themed days:
Does Highfield and Brookham offer scholarships or bursaries for international students?
Highfield and Brookham does not offer scholarships or bursaries for international students at this time.
We have a long history of supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds around the UK, as well as cases of hardship within our local community. We actively fundraise to enable us to provide significant support and broaden access to the school for children from a variety of backgrounds.
What we’re up to…
One of the big benefits of having 175-acre grounds at our fingertips is that there is so much space in which to learn, to play, to reflect and to discover. We’re holding our next Open Morning on Friday 22nd November, so why not join us? You’ll see that we are a busy, vibrant, engaging and happy school and, wherever you go, you can never be sure what delights you will find next! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #OpenMorning
We’ve been treated to an afternoon of amazing dramatic and artistic performance in the shape of the annual House Poetry competition. Children from Year 3 all the way up to Year 8 took centre stage in front of their peers, belying their years to recite serious, humorous, thought-provoking and downright comical works, some of which were written by the children themselves. Congratulations to Alec Williams for being named overall winner and Agincourt for securing bragging rights among the houses. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Thanks to the life skills they are armed with, and the strength, depth and variety of our progressive curriculum, we are confident that our pupils are in the best position possible to make the right moves no matter what they are faced with… #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Highfield and Brookham’s pastoral provision is going from strength to strength – a year on from the opening of The Beehive, the school’s dedicated wellbeing hub. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Today, we marked Better Sleep Week with a series of calming initiatives aimed at highlighting why quality sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. While teachers donned their pyjamas, older and younger children got together to read and listen to bedtime stories in their classrooms and common rooms, chat with their night-time teddies about sleeping habits and relax to soothing sounds and stories in The Beehive, our welcoming wellbeing hub. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BetterSleepWeek
Last week, our talented young Prep school musicians performed a wonderful cushion concert to parents and friends. Today, it was the turn of our Pre-Prep pupils to take a starring role. Choral numbers blended beautifully with confident performances on piano, cello and violin as the children belied their years to demonstrate the progress they have made under the direction of our specialist music teachers. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Music
Four of our Prep school children have cashed in their winning Giving Day raffle prize – lunch with our Head, Mrs Cryer. The girls landed the prize after our big summer fundraiser netted an amazing £27,000 for the Centenary Bursaries Fund, which helps give children access to a private education which otherwise might be out of reach. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Put through their paces by specialist drama teacher Mrs Wilson, our Pre-Prep children had to think on their feet and get into character at the drop of a hat during Theatre Club. Walking casually around the room, the children had to stop and adopt a facial expression, display an emotion or interpret a specific role (such as a firefighter, swimmer or teacher) when prompted by Mrs Wilson. And we think they did a pretty good job. Bravo, children! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #AfterSchoolClub #ExtraCurricularActivities
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. Head to the link in our bio to book your place. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex @talkeducation
Having big rural grounds gives our children the chance to take advantage of nature’s bounty. In this case, our creative young pupils used fallen leaves to create artistic montages of woodland creatures such as foxes and hedgehogs as part of their extra-curricular Animal Club activities. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We were delighted to welcome @talkeducation to Highfield and Brookham to review our school. Their glowing feedback captures everything we strive to offer our families. Read the full review in the link in our bio. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
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➡️bit.ly/3BGAeMQ
Our very own resident Patrick Moore – aka Mr Baker – captured this amazing shot of the Northern Lights last night, from outside the Junior Boarding House looking over the paddock toward the woods. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Year 3 developed their understanding of tuned and untuned percussion today with a variety of activities, including the ‘Let Us Chase the Squirrel’ game. Pupils took turns being the instrumentalists (playing the melody and glissandi on xylophones and metallophones) and singers (the squirrels and trees). The game had elements of musical chairs with the squirrels having to dart to a new tree when the word ‘tree’ was sung in the song. With a skills focus on listening, the game taught the children how to match their voices to a pitched percussion instrument and vice versa, all the while having a wonderful time playing with their classmates. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Music
Our brilliant five-star rated catering team prepare thousands of tasty, nutritious and varied meals every week, so it’s truly heartening to see the children tucking in with relish each and every day. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Food
We do love welcoming players, coaches and parents from other schools to our little part of Liphook every Wednesday and Saturday. Today, it was the turn of our friends from Cranleigh Prep, who joined us for some competitive action played in the best possible spirit on the football and hockey pitches and the netball court. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Grateful thanks to everyone who donated to our harvest festival appeal. A fine assortment of produce, tins, packets, jars and boxes was delivered to Liphook Day Centre today by our Head, Mrs Cryer, and some willing young volunteers. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HarvestFestival
It’s been another soggy day, but does that stop our bold children getting outside to learn, play, inspire and discover new things? Not a bit of it, that’s exactly what hats, coats and wet weather gear are for! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We’ve held our first informal cushion concert of the new school year today, with six children performing beautiful pieces for piano, violin and vocals. These wonderful musical interludes, which are held throughout the year, are a great way for the children to gain experience playing or singing in front of a small audience. To see the young musicians gain in confidence week on week while improving their timing and technique is truly awe-inspiring. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Music #CushionConcert
A feast of goodies will be making its way to Liphook Day Centre this week after our kind-hearted pupils and their families answered the call to donate harvest festival foodstuffs of all kinds. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HarvestFestival
October half-term is fast approaching and we have some exciting holiday clubs to help keep your children entertained. From bushcraft to touch typing and multi-sports to cookery, we think we’ve got something for everyone! Head to the link in our bio to book. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayActivities #thingstodoathalfterm
We’ve got two weeks of exciting October half-term holiday activities heading your way. With bushcraft, tennis, multi-activities, crafting, touch typing, multi-sports and cookery on offer, we think there’s something for everyone. For dates, timings and prices, as well as full details of all our courses, simply click the linktree link in our bio at the top of the page! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayActivities #ThingsToDoAtHalfTerm
