Our Prep School
Our Prep school education is more than just preparing your child for their time at senior school. It is a time for challenge, excitement and fun. It is a period of discovery, where your child will determine who they want to be while they are cared for in a safe and secure environment. We are an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 8-13. We’re located in 175 acres of stunning grounds within the South Downs National Park in Liphook, and welcome families from across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey.
Prep school is, of course, a time of assessment and exams. This cannot be avoided. However, our exceptional teachers will carefully manage this time. They will ensure your child doesn’t simply focus on this part of their educational journey. It’s important that we work together to ensure that their love of learning remains and their carefully nurtured flame is not extinguished.
The process of self-discovery that your child will go through will also lead them to important points such as senior school applications. Our highly-experienced Senior Leadership Team will guide you through this journey. A Highfield and Brookham education gifts you exceptional choice as we feed more than 30 of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country. This means we can help your child find the right school for them. We have made the progressive decision to move away from the full Common Entrance syllabus but remain with Common Entrance in the core subjects. This has allowed us to create a bespoke curriculum that focuses on the essential skills that we know senior schools and future employers are seeking in young adults. Our promise to you is that your child will leave Year 8 as an adaptable, resilient and independent young person ready for the world ahead.
An excellent and very broad educational experience, combined with first-class pastoral care, great facilities in a wonderfully inspiring location.
What we’re up to…
Join us at our annual drinks reception on Wednesday 5th February at Beaufort House for an evening of insightful discussions into the advantages of a country school education. Hear from experts from top prep and senior schools as they delve into the social, emotional and academic benefits of a country school education. Highfield and Brookham School Ludgrove School Hanford School Dorset Downe House School Radley College Marlborough College Talk Education RSVP➡bit.ly/46R0vC2
Year 7 got a unique perspective on their artistic studies as they were challenged to draw a town in one-point perspective, a drawing technique that creates a sense of depth and space on a flat surface by using a single vanishing point. As their towns took shape using pencils and rulers, the children discovered that things appeared to get smaller as they got further away, converging towards a single vanishing point on the horizon. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Our drama provision continues to go from strength to strength, a fact underlined by another outstanding set of LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) results. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #Drama #PerformingArts
There is never a shortage of willing volunteers when it comes to making something tasty in the nursery kitchen. Today, the budding chefs – with a little help from the adults – turned their little hands to banana cake, mixing mashed ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs and oil before the mixture was put into the oven. And the result? A delicious breaktime snack! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Tenacious Year 7 pupils have today had their grey matter put firmly to the test in maths after being challenged to simplify algebraic fractions using cancellation. Facing a series of tricky problems set by Mr Parkinson, our Head of Maths, the children demonstrated real aptitude for their subject as they worked in pairs to successfully unlock the answers by dividing the numerators and denominators of fractions by a common factor. Well done, Year 7, it looks like Mr Parkinson will have to raise the bar even higher next time! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
There’s nothing like fresh air and the great outdoors to fuel vitality and imagination. But don’t take our word for it, ask our pre-prep children. Year 1 took to the woods this afternoon to build dens, whittle sticks, engineer marble runs – ingeniously using stones in the absence of real marbles – and role play an historic battle with all the action centred upon attacking and defending a prized ‘castle’ which looked suspiciously like a fallen tree. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #Imagination #TheGreatOutdoors #ForestSchool
To demonstrate how curves play an important role in strengthening structures when it comes to design, Year 4 children took on the egg challenge during DT. The children tried with all their might to crush the egg while holding it firmly top and bottom. Their attempts proved in vain as they discovered that the curved shape redirects and disperses pressure, making it more resistant to external forces, something they will factor in while making their wartime Anderson shelters. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Wednesdays and Saturdays are traditionally our big days for external sports fixtures and today has been another wonderful advert for prep school sport. Welcoming our friends from Cranleigh Prep, Edgeborough School and Westbourne House School, competition on the rugby and hockey pitches and netball courts was fierce but fair, with matches played in an honorable and truly sporting manner to complement some amazing teamwork and outstanding individual skill. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
One of the keys to success in any walk of life is effective teamwork and camaraderie, something our U13A team demonstrated in spades today during a fabulous afternoon of flowing rugby against our friends from @westbournehouseschool. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #PrepSchoolSport #Rugby
We’ve got an exciting line-up of clubs and courses to keep your children entertained over February half term. Limited spaces are available so do book your place today and guarantee a fun-filled half term! Head to the link in our bio to book. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #feburaryhalfterm
Year 5 children took the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge this morning in The Beehive, our delightful wellbeing hub. The children made a beeline for the hub between lessons to catch up with friends over a game of cards, to play a game of chess, to do some mindful drawing, to chat, and simply sit quietly and enjoy some welcome down time. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Nothing epitomises the love, kindness and respect that underpins the school community than when our Head Girl drops in to the pre-prep playground… #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Young pre-prep performers have today been put through their paces during Theatre Club, a popular extra-curricular club run by Mrs Wilson, who has regularly trodden the boards in the West End. The children were challenged to work on their expressions, be it happy, excited, grumpy or worried, or to adopt interesting roles such as a rugby player or a firefighter, all the while working on the key element of balance as they held their dramatic poses. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Hot on the heels of our phenomenal springtime @lamdadrama success, we’ve secured another superb set of results, this time in the December exams. Thirty-one children secured an amazing 86% Distinction rate, with Max R and Clementine S gaining an incredible score of 96% for their Entry Level Verse and Prose exams while Iona D achieved 94% for her Grade 4 Acting exam. Under the expert guidance of professional coaches Mrs Baird, Miss Dungworth, Mrs Baxter-Eve and Mrs Wilson, children can take LAMDA from Year 5 to Year 8, but our children have the opportunity, via school plays and extra-curricular activities, to sing, dance and act in pre-prep. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm
Year 3 have today been treated to a tantalising glimpse into the fascinating world of the Ancient Mayans, the subject of their new history topic. Absorbed in a One Day Creative Education drama workshop rich in role play and imagination, the children learnt about the appearance of the Mayan people, the different elements that made up their society (such as queens, warriors and traders) and the role of the humble cocoa bean. With their appetite suitably whetted, the children can’t now wait to dig a little deeper. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #AncientMaya
We’re delighted to welcome four new Australian gap-year students to school. Gen and Lucy join us from New South Wales, Hallie from Queensland and Harry from Victoria. And while the weather may be a tad colder than they’re used to, hopefully the warm welcome they receive from the Highfield and Brookham family will more than make up for it. Great to have you here, guys! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #GapYearStudents
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 first Open Morning of the new year on Saturday 11th January, 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. To book a place, visit bit.ly/3QV031o #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #OpenMorning #CountryEducation
Our drama scholarship pupils have recorded pieces to camera to send to @charterhousesch as part of the application process. Under the expert eye of Mrs Baird, our dedicated Head of Drama, the children had to perform in the theatre for three minutes. They must now wait to see if their applications will progress to the next stage. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #SpringTerm #Scholarships
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 first Open Morning of the new year on Saturday 11th January, 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! To book a place, simply click the link in our bio. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #OpenMorning
There was a real buzz around the Year 1 classrooms today as the children dug a little deeper into their special spring term topic. The inquisitive children have been asking the question ‘why are bees so brilliant?’ Today, they welcomed into school expert beekeeper Michelle Ernoult, who gave the children a fascinating insight into the lives of our crucial and busy pollinators. Armed with amazing facts, and having got a close look at a beehive and key equipment used by beekeepers, the children made beautiful beeswax candles and adopted a hive mentality while working together to produce colourful bee artwork. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #Bees
Is there an ideal time to move out of London? Is boarding still relevant in today’s world? Can we futureproof our children? How important are fresh air and muddy knees when it comes to schooling? These key questions will be addressed at a special event in London by leading figures from six top country prep and senior schools. Educating Outside London will be held at Beaufort House, Chelsea, on Wednesday 5th February, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. To book a place, visit bit.ly/3WvzMJ1. Hanford School Dorset Downe House School Radley College Marlborough College #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #EducatingOutsideLondon
