Our Pre-Prep
Childhood is a time for fun and discovery through a wealth of learning opportunities. Our Pre-Prep is a special and unique place. Our aim is to give children the best possible start to their educational pathway, where friendships are made, individual academic excellence is achieved and happy memories are created. We are an independent Nursery, Pre-Prep and prep School in Liphook situated in 175 acres of stunning grounds in the South Downs National Park on the borders of Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Children in our Pre-Prep develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills through play-based activities. Every day your child will have to opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to activities in their shared areas or out in our fabulous 175-acre grounds. These hands-on opportunities give your child’s learning meaning and a grounding in the real world.
Our Pre-Prep children visit forest school several times a week. It provides a stimulating and engaging environment that encourages exploration, creativity and curiosity. Through being outdoors your child will develop an appreciation for the environment. They will learn to understand the significant impact they can have on sustainability for themselves and future generations by learning about environmental issues and taking meaningful actions to reduce their carbon footprint. We are fortunate to have two libraries at school and one is reserved for exclusive use by our Pre-Prep children. It has been carefully curated to instil a love of books and reading in all our children and to help your child to discover the magic that books bring, inspiring them in every topic from expeditions and exercise to Fairtrade and faraway places. Storytime and our robust phonics programme will help your child to develop crucial skills such as communication and comprehension.
Alongside the core curriculum, in the Pre-Prep your child will enjoy weekly swimming lessons in additional to their games and PE lessons. They will develop a positive attitude toward exercise and will grow to understand that a healthy body means a healthy mind, helping your child gain insight on how they learn best. A Pre-Prep education is one to be cherished. It is a time to develop the foundations for a love of learning where challenges are seen as positive experiences and every activity is approached with a smile, laughter and a can-do attitude.
Seeing the pre-prep children jump into wellies and waterproof trousers in record time and charge out to break was fabulous.
What we’re up to…
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Highfield and Brookham has been named in @talkeducation’s Top 250 Schools in the UK. Talk Education takes into account a broad range of criteria including teaching and learning, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities. To be included in what their experts consider the best of the best is a wonderful achievement. Curious to find out why? Join us at our next Open Morning, head to the link in our bio to book. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
On #nspccnumberday our nursery children have been thinking carefully about the world of numbers. Activities such as today’s pizza toppings support early number confidence, encouraging children to think, problem-solve and explore mathematical ideas in a meaningful, hands-on way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex
In a workshop run by the fantastic Make the Classroom Disappear, our Year 4 pupils explored Egyptian hieroglyphics, showing fantastic teamwork and collaboration as they mastered unfamiliar characters and supported one another throughout the session. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year4
Year 4 enjoyed a fabulous morning exploring Ancient Egypt and discovered that making mud bricks can be very messy work. The children considered why mud bricks worked well as a building material in a country like Egypt and why they wouldn’t survive in our rainy weather! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year4
Year 7 pupils visited Pre-Prep this morning to share stories with our Year 1s. One Year 1 boy even read a story he had written himself, with his Year 7 friend listening on. Moments like these reflect our values of kindness, confidence and community and give a glimpse of the journey our children make as they grow through the school. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our Year 6 boys benefited from expert coaching with Terry Gilmour, Head of Rugby at @marlboroughcollege. A fantastic masterclass for the boys to enhance their skills, build confidence and teamwork and celebrate the spirit of rugby. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby
Our Year 3 artists have been getting hands-on with clay, creating fantastic fruit and vegetable faces inspired by Arcimboldo. Such creativity, focus and a lot of imagination on display. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Quiet focus, concentration and creativity in Year 3 as pupils were fully absorbed in working with clay, shaping their own Arcimboldo-inspired fruit faces. Working with a material that can be reshaped and reworked encouraged thoughtful problem-solving, as the children learnt that mistakes can be part of the process and they adapted their ideas, made changes and tried again when something didn’t quite work first time. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We were thrilled to see The Wizard of Oz performed recently at @lordwandsworth featuring two of our former pupils, Imogen and Eliza, who moved on to Lord Wandsworth College for senior school. It’s always such a joy to watch Old Highfieldians continuing to shine. Bravo to both girls and the entire cast for a wonderful production. Swipe to see Imogen reunited with her Highfield and Brookham drama teacher after the show. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #drama
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. 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
Huge congratulations to Jemima who recently won the Petplan Area Festivals Medium Silver at Parwood Equestrian Centre. The whole school community is very proud of your achievement. @british_dressage @parwoodequestrian #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Huge congratulations to Jemima who recently won the Petplan Area Festivals Medium Silver at Parwood Equestrian Centre. The whole school community is very proud of your achievement. @british_dressage @parwoodequestrian #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
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.
Our Romeo and Juliet cast immersed themselves in a Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation workshop, exploring the fundamentals of performance — from projecting their voices and owning the stage to engaging an audience — as they prepare for their forthcoming production at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth. It’s wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork and confidence developing and we can’t wait for the finished performance. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex Anvil Arts
Painted nails, crazy hair, make up, trainers, hats, own clothes, temporary tattoos, jewellery, breaktime flashmobs. Whatever’s going on? Ah, it’s #breakthrulesday and our fabulous community has raised around £1,500 for Highreach Holidays. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Year 5 are continuing their Victorian history learning at the Milestones Museum, exploring steam power and the impact it had on transport, industry and everyday life during the 19th century. Seeing a traction engine up close has helped bring this important period of history to life. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Bringing their history learning to life, Year 5 stepped into a Victorian classroom at @milestonesmuseum and experienced just how strict Victorian classroom life was. “Be seen and not heard. Only speak when spoken to. Hands behind backs” Thankfully our own Break the Rules Day is just around the corner! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Deep in concentration and powered by imagination. Our after-school #Lego club is where focus, imagination and perseverance are built after the school day ends. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #NationalLEGOday2026
Reception pupils are developing their balance, coordination and confidence by exploring the low beam. These early gross motor skills are essential for physical development and everyday independence and our children approached the challenge with such focus and determination. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Developing focus and fine motor skills in Reception by carefully guiding a milk bottle top along a line of tape. These skills are key in the early years, supporting handwriting, coordination and independence and our Reception children approached the challenge with impressive concentration. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
A snapshot of some of our Year 8 musicians as they prepare for their senior school music scholarship assessments. Their commitment and musical focus are a credit to them and we are so proud of their talent, focus and hard work. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
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
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. Reserve your place here bit.ly/4bPKuSK #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We’ve had such a brilliant Burns Night celebration today, huge thanks to Mr Gunn. Kilts, bagpipes and a whole-school ceilidh, what an unforgettable day! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BurnsNight #Ceilidh #ThankYou