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Welcome to St Swithun’s Prep School, a school where our priority is nurturing young minds and setting them up for a bright future whilst ensuring their time at school is full of good friendships and fun. |
As a High Performance Learning world class school, the Prep provides an educational journey from Preschool through to the end of Key Stage 2, and the vast majority of our pupils make the transition to St Swithun’s Senior School at 11+.
We believe girls' education is key to a thriving community. Our core values - Caritas, Humilitas, and Sinceritas - guide everything we do; caring, inspires us to create a warm and supportive environment; humility, keeps us grounded and always learning; sincerity, means we value honesty and integrity in all we do.
At the Prep school we’re committed to providing an excellent education based on the latest research on how students learn best. We recognise that every pupil has the potential to excel, and our teaching emphasises the skills, attitudes and values needed for future success. This means that on a daily basis we use teaching methods and a curriculum that encourage and challenge pupils to think deeply and build on key skills like problem-solving, collaboration and resilience. Our teachers keep pupils engaged, making sure they’re not just absorbing knowledge but applying it in meaningful ways. Our full curriculum is designed to boost critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills, and supporting the pupils as they discover their own strengths and passions.
A super school for those that love to be stretched in all directions and will thrive on the bonanza of opportunities that St Swithun’s has to offer.
At the Prep we have state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes, and personalised attention to ensure each pupil gets the support they need. Our teachers are passionate about inspiring the pupils to reach their fullest potential, and provide both support and challenge where it is needed.
Our co-ed Preschool provides a balanced and inclusive space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow together. Boys and girls learn side by side, building early social skills and mutual respect.
Outside the classroom, we offer a wide range of co-curricular activities to help girls discover and pursue their passions. Whether it’s scoring runs on the cricket pitch, performing in musical events, or building rockets in science club, our programs build resilience, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment.
Pupils at St Swithun’s Prep enjoy the lively learning environment where excellence is a tradition, success is a habit, and laughter and fun is an integral part of every day.
We look forward to welcoming you into the school - we believe you will find a community where caring, humility, and sincerity are at the heart of everything we do.
Head
Liz Norris
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Admissions
Our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry to the final enrollment. For more information on the process go to our Admissions page.