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Pre-Prep

With provision for children aged 2 to 7, every day is an adventure at the Pre-Prep. Based in the charming Old Rectory building surrounded by woodland, pupils are supported by an incredible team of experienced teachers and support staff. Children benefit from an exciting timetable with specialist Forest School, French, and Music teaching (and more!) and ample opportunity to explore the extensive gardens and woods. The buzz of activity and smiling faces demonstrates how much our children gain in these formative years from Nursery to Year 2, ready for the transition into the Prep School.

Prep & the Section Française Bilingue

Children in the Prep School receive a first-class education. Although non-selective, pupils consistently achieve excellent pass rates in entrance examinations to top Independent Senior and local Grammar school. Our ambitious outdoor education programme for 7 - 13 and broad curriculum contribute to children who are confident and flourish.

Meanwhile, for French-speaking children the unique Section Française Bilingue combines the best of British and French education, offering 6e and 5e classes which are fully integrated into the wider school. Pupils make quick progress with English, benefiting from the immersion of living and studying with native English speakers.

Boarding

Boarding at Northbourne Park is an integral part of our community. This is a boarding community that never closes term time giving children the opportunity to enjoy the facilities at the weekends and be fully immersed in the life of the school. The pastoral care is excellent, giving children that sense of home from home. We have a mix of children from the UK as well as overseas in our boarding houses and many day children do flexi-boarding to join in the fun after school.