Welcome to Pre-Prep
Welcome to Abbot’s Hill Pre-Prep and the start of your child’s educational journey with us. Here, we provide an educational experience that grows resilient and inquisitive learners, celebrates childhood and values each individual for all that they are and all they can be in the future.
At Abbot’s Hill Pre-Prep, we believe that happy children are brilliant learners. Our greatest priority is making sure your child feels safe, recognised and completely at home with us — because when children feel secure, they truly flourish.
The early years are a magical time of self-discovery, and we’re here to make every moment count. From Art and Music to Swimming, PE and core subjects, we offer a rich and varied programme that helps each child begin to discover who they are and what makes them light up.
We cherish every child as a unique individual, gently encouraging them to have a go, embrace the wobbles, and celebrate everything they learn along the way.
Our children are happy, kind and full of enthusiasm, with a genuine love of learning. Perhaps most importantly, they look forward to coming to school each day. They are supported by an exceptional team of dedicated and imaginative Pre-Prep teachers, whose warmth and expertise help to create strong, positive relationships with every pupil. These connections are at the heart of our community, fostering confidence, curiosity and a true sense of belonging.
From the very beginning, children are encouraged to explore widely and to take an active role in all aspects of school life. Alongside their academic learning, they enjoy rich opportunities in sport, drama, music and play. Each week is varied and engaging, filled with discovery, creativity and the development of lasting friendships.
Whether joining us from our own Nursery or from one of the many local nurseries and pre-schools, children experience a smooth and carefully supported transition into school life. Our small class sizes and excellent adult-to-child ratios ensure that every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. We place great importance on outdoor learning, recognising its power to broaden horizons and deepen understanding, and the unique environment of Abbot’s Hill, with its acres of space, allows our children freedom to explore. Each class benefits from a dedicated weekly Woodland School session, which enables children to interact freely with nature and the environment, encouraging them to appreciate their world and to feel the benefit of time spent outdoors.
Our pupils also enjoy specialist teaching in Music, Physical Education and French, bringing energy and expertise to these areas of the curriculum. Pre-Prep children take part in weekly swimming lessons, further enriching their experience. While children are gently encouraged to step beyond their comfort zones, they do so within a nurturing and supportive environment where they feel safe to try new things and grow in confidence. Our aim is to make the early years of education both inspiring and joyful, and, most importantly, we support our children and each other to be ourselves, be kind, be curious, be challengers and to be involved.
We also understand the practical demands of family life. To support parents, we offer a high-quality wraparound care provision. Pre-Prep children can enjoy a relaxed breakfast at school from 7.45am and stay for After School Care until 6.00pm, providing flexibility and reassurance for busy families.
