Developing Remarkable People
Welcome to Heatherton Girls Prep School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Heatherton is a forward-thinking, innovative school with a very special close family feel that is renowned in the Buckinghamshire area. Part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group.
Mrs Nicola Nicoll, BSc (Hons), MEd
Headteacher of Heatherton
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We are delighted to be recognised by Early Excellence as a Partner School for 2024/25. This recognition allows us to host events and share good practices in our area, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
Find out more about our upcoming coursesCo-Ed Nursery
Our co-educational Nursery offers outstanding Early Years education for girls and boys aged 3 – 4.
The Nursery at Heatherton is a very caring environment, where every child is known individually and their own interests nurtured and developed.
—Heatherton Nursery Parent
Heatherton’s Co-Ed NurseryAcademic
Where your daughter will flourish
The first few years of your daughter’s school experience will make a considerable impact on her future. They are crucial for opening her mind to learning, setting the standard for the years to come.
Academic Stretch & SupportCo-curricular
Outdoor Education
Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships.
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 28.11.2024
Year 12s learn to lead with Humanutopia
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 20.11.2024
Celebrating music at Young Musician of the Year Festival
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton, Sustainability | 10.09.2024
Heatherton Goes Green: Distinction Awarded in Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
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Berkhamsted Group, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 13.05.2024
Young Singer of the Year 2024
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Pupils achieve highly and exceed expectations across all areas, well above their commensurate ages.
Forward thinking and outward looking enough not to be a bubble, but there’s a lovely innocence about this small girls’ school nonetheless.
Teachers’ insistence on high expectations ensures that pupils strive from, and achieve, high standards in their learning and gain skills that enable them to make positive transitions within their school and to their senior schools.
Are you ready to step into Christmas? Get ready like Mr Sutton and Mr Gillman!
The countdown to the Christmas Holidays at Berkhamsted has begun! Stay tuned for festive fun and school Christmas cheer every day until the last day of term.
11 Days to Go!🎄
Get involved and tell us about your favourite Christmas traditions? Use the hashtag #BerkoCountdown and tag in @berkhamstedschools
Are you ready to step into Christmas? Get ready like Mr Sutton and Mr Gillman!
The countdown to the Christmas Holidays at Berkhamsted has begun! Stay tuned for festive fun and school Christmas cheer every day until the last day of term.
11 Days to Go!🎄
Get involved and tell us about your favourite Christmas traditions? Use the hashtag #BerkoCountdown and tag in @berkhamstedschools
🎄✨ The countdown to the Christmas holidays at Heatherton has officially begun—only 11 days to go! 🌟🎅
Stay tuned for daily doses of festive fun and Christmas cheer every day until the last day of term. A huge thank you to our Year 6 girls for helping to put up and beautifully decorate our Christmas tree—it looks absolutely stunning! 🎁💫
As we look forward to the festive celebrations, we’re also reflecting on the importance of giving back and living out our school value: Serve Others. ❤️🤲
🎄✨ The countdown to the Christmas holidays at Heatherton has officially begun—only 11 days to go! 🌟🎅
Stay tuned for daily doses of festive fun and Christmas cheer every day until the last day of term. A huge thank you to our Year 6 girls for helping to put up and beautifully decorate our Christmas tree—it looks absolutely stunning! 🎁💫
As we look forward to the festive celebrations, we’re also reflecting on the importance of giving back and living out our school value: Serve Others. ❤️🤲
🎄The Heatherton Christmas Fayre is in full swing!🎄
From wonderful stalls brimming with holiday treats, to exciting raffle hampers packed with surprises, there’s something for everyone to enjoy 🎁
A huge thank you to the Friends of Heatherton for their incredible work in organising this event. The Fayre is a lovely way to bring our community together. Here’s to making special memories this festive season ✨✨
🎄The Heatherton Christmas Fayre is in full swing!🎄
From wonderful stalls brimming with holiday treats, to exciting raffle hampers packed with surprises, there’s something for everyone to enjoy 🎁
A huge thank you to the Friends of Heatherton for their incredible work in organising this event. The Fayre is a lovely way to bring our community together. Here’s to making special memories this festive season ✨✨
Year 5 hard at work during House Maths. Who will win? Mars, Saturn or Venus?
Don’t be an island 🏝️
This November, Berkhamsted is proudly supporting @Movember to raise awareness about men’s mental health and wellbeing. 💙
Mr. S Simons, Assistant Head of Berkhamsted Sixth, has been championing Movember for 16 years. “For this cause, it’s just as important to raise awareness as it is to raise money,” he says. 🥸
Our Berko Mo Bros and Sistas team – made up of both staff and pupils – have been growing moustaches, running over 100km 🏃♂️, and delivering assemblies to highlight the importance of men’s health.
The Rugby 1st XV, led by James S-J and James B, aim to raise £1,000 this Movember. More than just fundraising, they’re spreading the word about how small steps—like checking in with friends, opening up, staying active, and conducting regular health checks—can make a huge difference.
“Don’t be an island,” says Mr. Simons. “It’s okay to not be okay. Talk your problems through.” At Berkhamsted, we prioritise mental health year-round, offering professional support through counsellors, psychologists, and a system that ensures everyone feels heard. 🐾 Even wellbeing dogs lend a paw!
Let’s support this important cause together. 💪 Donate by the end of November – click the link in our bio or Story to make a difference.
#Movember #BerkhamstedSchool #TeamBerko
Don’t be an island 🏝️
This November, Berkhamsted is proudly supporting @Movember to raise awareness about men’s mental health and wellbeing. 💙
Mr. S Simons, Assistant Head of Berkhamsted Sixth, has been championing Movember for 16 years. “For this cause, it’s just as important to raise awareness as it is to raise money,” he says. 🥸
Our Berko Mo Bros and Sistas team – made up of both staff and pupils – have been growing moustaches, running over 100km 🏃♂️, and delivering assemblies to highlight the importance of men’s health.
The Rugby 1st XV, led by James S-J and James B, aim to raise £1,000 this Movember. More than just fundraising, they’re spreading the word about how small steps—like checking in with friends, opening up, staying active, and conducting regular health checks—can make a huge difference.
“Don’t be an island,” says Mr. Simons. “It’s okay to not be okay. Talk your problems through.” At Berkhamsted, we prioritise mental health year-round, offering professional support through counsellors, psychologists, and a system that ensures everyone feels heard. 🐾 Even wellbeing dogs lend a paw!
Let’s support this important cause together. 💪 Donate by the end of November – click the link in our bio or Story to make a difference.
#Movember #BerkhamstedSchool #TeamBerko
Year 5 explored their feelings and emotions through creative play this morning, fostering self-awareness and empathy. 🌟 By understanding ourselves and others, we grow in our ability to serve and support those around us—a reflection of our school value of serving others. 💬
Year 5 explored their feelings and emotions through creative play this morning, fostering self-awareness and empathy. 🌟 By understanding ourselves and others, we grow in our ability to serve and support those around us—a reflection of our school value of serving others. 💬
🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: Promoting Nutrition Education in Schools: A Nutritionist’s Perspective
In our latest podcast episode, Grace Rawlings, the Nutritionist for Chartwells Independent, Berkhamsted’s Catering provider, dives into the vital role of teaching nutrition in schools and its impact on encouraging healthy eating habits in children. 🌱
She shares insights on:
🍎 The importance of nutrition education in shaping lifelong habits.
🥗 The challenges of balancing taste and health when working with less-than-healthy products.
📉 How fad diets can mislead, and why variety is key to a balanced diet.
👨👩👧👦 The powerful influence parents have in setting a positive example.
Listen now and take away practical tips for fostering healthy eating habits at home and beyond! 🎧✨
#BerkhamstedPodcast #HealthyEating #BerkhamstedSchool #CharterwellsIndependent
🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: Promoting Nutrition Education in Schools: A Nutritionist’s Perspective
In our latest podcast episode, Grace Rawlings, the Nutritionist for Chartwells Independent, Berkhamsted’s Catering provider, dives into the vital role of teaching nutrition in schools and its impact on encouraging healthy eating habits in children. 🌱
She shares insights on:
🍎 The importance of nutrition education in shaping lifelong habits.
🥗 The challenges of balancing taste and health when working with less-than-healthy products.
📉 How fad diets can mislead, and why variety is key to a balanced diet.
👨👩👧👦 The powerful influence parents have in setting a positive example.
Listen now and take away practical tips for fostering healthy eating habits at home and beyond! 🎧✨
#BerkhamstedPodcast #HealthyEating #BerkhamstedSchool #CharterwellsIndependent
🎶 Our girls shone at the @berkhamstedschools Young Musician of the Year, bringing home three awards in the Young Instrumentalist category! 👏
🎉 Huge congratulations to: Olivia – Joint winner of Young Instrumentalist of the Year
🎼 Well done to Rose & Poppy for receiving the Adjudicators` Awards
We also got to hear from our alumna Josephine, who went on to Berkhamsted as an Academic and Music Scholar—such an inspiring performance! 🌟
A big well done to everyone who took part—you’ve made us so proud!
🎶 Our girls shone at the @berkhamstedschools Young Musician of the Year, bringing home three awards in the Young Instrumentalist category! 👏
🎉 Huge congratulations to: Olivia – Joint winner of Young Instrumentalist of the Year
🎼 Well done to Rose & Poppy for receiving the Adjudicators` Awards
We also got to hear from our alumna Josephine, who went on to Berkhamsted as an Academic and Music Scholar—such an inspiring performance! 🌟
A big well done to everyone who took part—you’ve made us so proud!
What an incredible experience with Humanutopia! 🎉 Our Year 6 girls teamed up with @berkhamstedprep and @berkhamstedsixth to collaborate together 🤝.
The session focused on stepping out of comfort zones, forming new friendships, and discovering untapped potential for personal growth 🚀.
We’re so proud of our girls for embracing new challenges and showing such fantastic support for one another! Amazing work, everyone! 🙌
What an incredible experience with Humanutopia! 🎉 Our Year 6 girls teamed up with @berkhamstedprep and @berkhamstedsixth to collaborate together 🤝.
The session focused on stepping out of comfort zones, forming new friendships, and discovering untapped potential for personal growth 🚀.
We’re so proud of our girls for embracing new challenges and showing such fantastic support for one another! Amazing work, everyone! 🙌
✨ Our recent Kapla workshop was a fantastic experience for the entire school! Pupils from all year groups came together to construct extraordinary creations, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. From towering giraffes 🦒 to intricate bridges 🌉, the designs were nothing short of impressive.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jennifer from @kapla_clubs_uk for delivering such an engaging and inspiring session. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn, collaborate, and think outside the box!
✨ Our recent Kapla workshop was a fantastic experience for the entire school! Pupils from all year groups came together to construct extraordinary creations, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. From towering giraffes 🦒 to intricate bridges 🌉, the designs were nothing short of impressive.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jennifer from @kapla_clubs_uk for delivering such an engaging and inspiring session. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn, collaborate, and think outside the box!
What a surprise we had this morning!! Dare we say it but it’s beginning to feel a lot like……🎄🤶🎅🌟
What a surprise we had this morning!! Dare we say it but it’s beginning to feel a lot like……🎄🤶🎅🌟
Heatherton is a winter wonderland today…☃️❄️🌨️🥰
