Welcome to the Prep School

The Prep School at Abbot’s Hill is home to Years 3 to 6.

Here at Abbot’s Hill, we are a family who cares about and respect each other. Our pupils thrive in a supportive and safe environment where their achievements, whatever they are, are celebrated. In our Nursery, we enable our youngest pupils to develop a strong foundation to set them up for being lifelong learners. As pupils move into the Prep School, our skilled and dedicated staff are exceptional role models whose interactions with our young learners equip them with the skills to stride out, with confidence, into their lives.

We are looking for all members of the community to embody our values of:

Being ourselves
Being kind
Being curious
Being challengers
Being involved

At Abbot’s Hill, we want to spark curiosity and enable pupils to think for themselves. We pride ourselves on an approach that inspires our learners to be active thinkers. Pupils here are taught by both their class teachers and specialists within a broad curriculum. As your child moves through the Prep School, we prepare them for their transition into the Senior School.

Our pupils also have the opportunity to engage in many different co-curricular activities at Abbot’s Hill. These are very much part of our offer and enrich the day-to-day experiences. Sport, coding or eco-awareness all feature in our extensive array of activities.

We want our pupils in the Nursery and Prep School to stride out into the world knowing themselves, embracing the diversity of the world around them and with the skills and desire to make a difference in their futures and in the lives of others.

Academic

We aim for the highest academic standards, based on curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness. Children benefit from specialist teaching in as well as a challenging, broad and stimulating curriculum which builds on what they have already learning in the Pre-Prep. Walk into any classroom in the Prep School, and you will find something wonderful — curious minds at work. Academic life here is vibrant and purposeful, shaped by a shared belief that high expectations and genuine enjoyment of learning are not opposites. They go hand in hand, and the results speak for themselves.

Pastoral

As a parent, you want to know that your child is not just achieving — but that they are genuinely thriving. At Abbot’s Hill Prep the wellbeing of every pupil is something we take deeply seriously. Ours is a warm, nurturing community where no child is ever just a face in the crowd, and where the pastoral support on offer goes far beyond the basics. We actively equip our pupils with the emotional resilience, the coping strategies, and the self-awareness they need to handle whatever life brings — inside school and beyond.

Co Curricular

Life at Abbot’s Hill Prep extends far beyond the classroom — and that is exactly how we like it. Our pupils are curious, passionate, and full of energy, and our rich and varied enriched curriculum, plus our extensive programme of clubs, activities and trips, is designed to match every interest, nurture every talent, and introduce our pupils to passions they never knew they had.

From sport and music to dance and drama, there is something here for every pupil — and we actively encourage all of them to dive in, have a go, and discover what lights them up.

Come and Visit Us!

Of course, websites can only go so far in showcasing what really happens day-to-day in a school, and the best way to REALLY get a feel for Abbot’s Hill Prep is to come and visit us! Contact our Admissions Team to book your visit; we offer Open Events and private tours, and whichever you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome!

Open Events

“At her previous school, our daughter was just one of thirty children in a classroom. Here, the teachers know her — really know her. They understand how she learns, what makes her tick, and exactly when she needs a gentle push or a word of encouragement. The difference that makes to her confidence is immeasurable.”

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Come and Visit Us

Come and visit us to get a taste of what Abbot's Hill can offer your child! We run Open Events throughout the year, and also welcome families into school throughout term time for private tours and meetings with the Head. Get in touch with our Admissions Team to book your chosen visit.

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Welcome to the Prep School

Academic

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Co Curricular

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Tuesday 28 April 10.00am – 12.00pm