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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Find out more about our admissions process and how to join Heatherton, where we develop remarkable people within a supportive and inspiring community.
Co-Ed Nursery
Our co-educational Nursery offers outstanding Early Years education for girls and boys aged 2 – 4.
As a purpose-built nursery located within a busy and academic School, our specialist teachers and modern facilities ensure the very best start for your child.
Children leave our nursery happy, healthy and more than prepared to embark on the next stage of their School journey.
Heatherton’s Co-Ed NurseryAcademic
Where your daughter will flourish
We empower our girls to succeed with a strong core curriculum and child-centred approach.
Stretch and challenge activities are included in all subject schemes of work and provision is made for all pupils with particular abilities or talents.
Academic CurriculumCo-Curricular
Outdoor Education
Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Heatherton
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Connection, compassion and conversation at humanutopia
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Young Musician of the Year
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Berkhamsted Schools Group announced as Top Three Finalist for two School House Awards
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Why Heatherton? Is it for our specialist curriculum?
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Why Heatherton?
Pupils of all ages flourish in their levels of understanding, communication and quality of expression […] The school’s development of pupils’ highly effective use of vocabulary is a significant strength which deepens their understanding across the curriculum.
Forward thinking and outward looking enough not to be a bubble, but there’s a lovely innocence about this small girls’ school nonetheless.
Leaders review and thoughtfully adapt the curriculum so that teaching methods meet the learning needs of pupils in all year groups. Teachers communicate high expectations for pupils’ learning outcomes. They draw on their in-depth subject knowledge and devise well-planned lessons to motivate pupils and extend their thinking. Pupils, including those in the early years, make good progress as a result.
🏐 We came second! 🥈✨
An outstanding performance from our Year 6 netball team at the recent Pipers Corner tournament 👏
6 matches played
⭐ 4 wins
⭐ 1 draw
⭐ 1 loss — by just one goal
Sharp interceptions, excellent movement and brilliant communication throughout saw the girls secure second place overall. Special congratulations to Holly, who was awarded Player of the Tournament. So proud of you all! 💚🏐
💪✨ “Push yourself.” ✨💪
We were proud to welcome world-record-holding para-athlete Nerys Pearce to Heatherton.
From an energetic whole-school fitness circuit to a powerful talk on resilience, Nerys inspired every pupil with her story of determination after a life-changing injury, proving that mindset is everything.
Nine world records. Countless lessons in courage.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full story.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Heatherton 🔬✨
Science plays a vital role in shaping our world, opening doors to innovation, discovery and future careers. As a girls school, we are proud to empower our pupils to recognise the opportunities available to them and to approach STEM with confidence and ambition.
This week, Years 5 and 6 have been creating posters honouring inspiring women in STEM, including Marie Curie, Mae C. Jemison, Ada Lovelace and Katherine Johnson, reflecting on the trailblazers who paved the way and the possibilities ahead.
In the lab this term, learning has been hands-on:
🌱 Year 5 explored plant reproduction with spider plant cuttings
🫀 Year 6 used microscopes to study the circulatory system
📚 Year 3 researched pioneering Women in Science, creating their own booklets
At Heatherton, science is about curiosity, confidence and discovering what’s possible.
Our Pre-Prep girls recently enjoyed a wonderful visit from author Jim Beckett, creator of the delightfully quirky Buzz Sausage Wolf 📚🐺✨
Jim had the children giggling, guessing and brimming with ideas as they helped him dream up a brand-new adventure for Buzz, this time set in the magical Sweetie Museum 🍬🏰.
Together, they imagined camping under glittering candy chandeliers, dodging marshmallow mishaps and solving sugary mysteries, with Buzz leading the way!
The girls loved discovering how stories come to life, and their creativity truly stole the show ✨
A huge thank you to Jim for inspiring our budding storytellers. We can’t wait to see where Buzz wanders next.
So proud of our Year 5 and 6 runners who took on the Buckinghamshire Schools Cross Country Championships last week.🏃♀️💪
The girls showed incredible determination over the challenging 1.6km course, especially that steep hill at the finish! 🌄
Huge congratulations to Holly D, Jemima and Eleanor E who have been selected to represent Buckinghamshire at the National Primary Schools Cross Country Championships on Saturday 21st March 👏
A special mention too for Eleanor B and Thea who are named as reserves. A fantastic achievement.
What a team effort. Well done, girls! 🌟
Thank you to everyone who joined our Stay and Play this morning! We had a great morning filled with joyful activities inspired by much-loved nursery rhymes📚 We’d love to welcome you next time – find upcoming events and book your place via the link in our bio🎟️
Step into Year 3’s Curious Quests ✨📚
As we celebrate National Storytelling Week and the National Year of Reading, our Curious Quests show how powerful stories can be. This imaginative approach is our vehicle for learning in English from Years 1–3, using characters, storytelling and creativity to spark curiosity and make learning truly magical.
In Year 3, language comes to life through adventure and imagination, building confidence, creativity and a genuine love of reading — skills that open doors and create opportunities for girls now and in the future.
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🚣♀️ A hugely successful rowing festival yesterday!
Our Year 5 and Year 6 teams headed to St Mary’s for an indoor rowing festival and absolutely smashed it 💪 From a technique masterclass to relays and individual races, the girls showed determination, teamwork and resilience throughout.
Individual results:
⭐Year 5: 1st and 3rd
⭐Year 6: 1st, 2nd (joint) and 3rd
Team relay results:
🏆 Year 5: 1st and 3rd out of 8 teams
🏆 Year 6: 2nd and 3rd out of 8 teams
A brilliant example of how we empower girls through sport, building confidence, strength and a love of staying active.
Congratulations to our Year 5 girls who attended the @qas_caversham Spelling Bee last week 🐝✨
We are delighted to share that Heatherton won the Last Pupil Standing competition! A fantastic achievement and a brilliant performance from everyone involved 👏📚
What a brilliant trip our Reception children had at Warwick Castle 🏰
From exploring Zog Play-Land to watching the Winter Bird Show, the day was packed with excitement. The children also took part in a castle workshop, learning about the history and structure of the castle and exploring replica clothing and weapons ⚔️🛡️.
They climbed the Conqueror’s Fortress, walked the ramparts, and tackled the steps of Guy’s Tower before finishing the day in the Horrible Histories Maze.🕰️ A fantastic mix of learning, exploration and physical activity.
At the start of this month, we celebrated Epiphany with the traditional Galette des Rois 🎉
Observed on January 6th, Epiphany marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus. Celebrating traditions like this gives us a wonderful opportunity to explore culture, history and shared customs, helping our community learn about and appreciate celebrations from around the world.
🔬✨ Science in Action ✨🔬
From microscopes to mirrors and melting ice, science has been coming to life as our girls explore, investigate and discover through hands-on learning.
Across the school, pupils have been:
• Investigating light and reflection through practical challenges
• Observing states of matter and the processes that cause change
•Using microscopes to study the heart and circulation
These experiences develop key STEAM skills, including curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving, while building confidence through experimentation and enquiry.
We champion a learning environment where girls are encouraged to ask questions, take risks and see themselves as future scientists, engineers and innovators — helping them to imagine exciting pathways and believe in what they can achieve.
