About our school welcome

"At Heatherton, we care about each child as an individual. Our small class sizes and friendly atmosphere help us achieve high academic standards.

I hope that you will allow me to show you around."  

Mr Peter Rushforth
Headmaster

• maximum class size 20
• high-quality facilities
• strong school - parent partnership
• well qualified, experienced staff
• broad curriculum and range of activities
• excellent academic achievements

Starting school is a huge step into the world for a child, and for you as a parent. We understand how you both feel and our friendly, relaxed atmosphere helps your child enter gently into the education system, whilst making new friends and learning to manage school life.

• 2 ½ year olds: afternoon sessions
• 3 - 4 year olds: flexible system of mornings only and/or full days
• purpose-built Early Years facility
• secure environment to play and learn

• ages 5 - 7 : Reception, Years 1 and 2
• foundation for rest of education
• National Curriculum - Key Stage 1
• highly experienced Form Teachers with trained classroom assistants
• specialist teachers for ICT, Music, Art and P.E.
• Lower School library and computer suite
• external educational visits seen as integral part of curriculum

• ages 8-11 : Years 3 - 6
• National Curriculum - Key Stage 2
• specialist subject teachers
• extensive Upper School library
• large computer suite, one computer per girl
• residential trips in U.K. and France
• excellent results in in Buckinghamshire 11+ and independent schools examinations.

About our school Physical Education

At Heatherton, we consider sport and physical activities to be vital for the development of confidence and healthy growth

• gymnastics
• swimming
• creative dance
• athletics
• netball
• mini-hockey
• short tennis
• rugby
• cricket
• rounders

About our school the Arts

Music and Drama

• school orchestra
• many concerts and drama productions
• suite of music practice rooms
• specialist tuition on a range of instruments
• English Speaking Board examinations

• specialist teacher
• high achievement in local Art exhibitions
• full Design Technology curriculum
• display of all work throughout school encouraged