Developing Remarkable People

Girls’ independent prep school in Amersham with co-educational nursery for pupils aged rising 3-11. Our role is to inspire, support and foster a love of learning.
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Welcome to Heatherton Girls Prep School

Heatherton is a forward-thinking, innovative school with a very special close family feel that is renowned in the Buckinghamshire area.

Mrs Nicola Nicoll, BSc (Hons), MEd

Headteacher of Heatherton

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We have been shortlisted in the Small Independent School of the Year award 2023

Co-Ed Nursery

Our co-educational Nursery offers outstanding Early Years education for girls and boys aged rising 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

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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 & Support

Co-curricular

Outdoor Education

Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships.

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News

Young Musician of the Year Festival 2023

Young Musician of the Year Festival 2023

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Eco Charity Work at Heatherton

Eco Charity Work at Heatherton

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Coronation Celebrations

Coronation Celebrations

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Heatherton visit from Paralympian

Heatherton visit from Paralympian

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Humanutopia

Humanutopia

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Christingle at Heatherton

Christingle at Heatherton

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Music Festival Ends on a High Note

Music Festival Ends on a High Note

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    Open Events

    Join us at our Stay and Play (for girls and boys aged 2-4) on Friday 9 February
    Heatherton Stay and Play 9 February

    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.

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    Richard Backhouse and Nicola Nicoll met with our local MP, Sarah Green, to share more about Heatherton and the Berkhamsted Schools Group. She was impressed with all we do for and with our pupils and our positive impact on our local communities.

    Richard Backhouse and Nicola Nicoll met with our local MP, Sarah Green, to share more about Heatherton and the Berkhamsted Schools Group. She was impressed with all we do for and with our pupils and our positive impact on our local communities.

    🎙️ In this episode of the 'In the Berkhamsted Spotlight' podcast, we talk to Old Berkhamstedian Charlie Taylor who left the school in 1993, having gone through the school’s CCF programme and then joining the army. 

Charlie talks about what life in the army was really like, what it’s like being in different parts of the world and what it’s like for those who are left behind. 

But we also talk about how the school’s CCF programme prepared him and what he might say to someone considering it at school today.

🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or click the link in our bio.

✔Don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes! 

#BerkhamstedPodcast 
#InTheBerkhamstedSpotlightPodcast
#BerkhamstedSchool
#TeamBerko
#CCF
@oldberkhamstedians

    🎙️ In this episode of the `In the Berkhamsted Spotlight` podcast, we talk to Old Berkhamstedian Charlie Taylor who left the school in 1993, having gone through the school’s CCF programme and then joining the army.

    Charlie talks about what life in the army was really like, what it’s like being in different parts of the world and what it’s like for those who are left behind.

    But we also talk about how the school’s CCF programme prepared him and what he might say to someone considering it at school today.

    🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or click the link in our bio.

    ✔Don`t forget to like and subscribe for more episodes!

    #BerkhamstedPodcast
    #InTheBerkhamstedSpotlightPodcast
    #BerkhamstedSchool
    #TeamBerko
    #CCF
    @oldberkhamstedians

    🎄Happy December 1st!🎉

Our Christmas tree is lit and is looking absolutely stunning! Thank you @christmastreefarmchesham for the wonderful tree. 🤩

We can’t wait to share the festive spirit with our wonderful community at the Fiends of Heatherton Christmas Fair tomorrow. 🎅❄️

Don’t miss out on all the laughter and festive fun - see you there!

    🎄Happy December 1st!🎉

    Our Christmas tree is lit and is looking absolutely stunning! Thank you @christmastreefarmchesham for the wonderful tree. 🤩

    We can’t wait to share the festive spirit with our wonderful community at the Fiends of Heatherton Christmas Fair tomorrow. 🎅❄️

    Don’t miss out on all the laughter and festive fun – see you there!

    ☃️Christmas is coming, and we couldn't be more excited!

🎅🏼Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season with a series of festive events. From heartwarming nativity plays to enchanting carol concerts, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

🎄Don't miss out on the fun! We'll be hosting Christmas tree decorating competitions and House socials, where you can showcase your creativity and bond with your friends.

🎥Stay tuned for videos capturing all the magical moments.

    ☃️Christmas is coming, and we couldn`t be more excited!

    🎅🏼Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season with a series of festive events. From heartwarming nativity plays to enchanting carol concerts, there`s something for everyone to enjoy.

    🎄Don`t miss out on the fun! We`ll be hosting Christmas tree decorating competitions and House socials, where you can showcase your creativity and bond with your friends.

    🎥Stay tuned for videos capturing all the magical moments.

    🌳 Happy #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳

🌿 At Berkhamsted, we believe in the power of nature and the positive impact it has on our pupils' learning experience. That's why we're committed to creating a beautiful, green environment with plenty of trees all around.

♻️ From our stunning outdoor spaces to our new Sixth Form Centre, we are committed to sustainability. We're constantly working on increasing the number of trees and enhancing our natural landscaping to provide our pupils with an environment where they can thrive.

@thetreecouncil @heathertonschool

    🌳 Happy #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳

    🌿 At Berkhamsted, we believe in the power of nature and the positive impact it has on our pupils` learning experience. That`s why we`re committed to creating a beautiful, green environment with plenty of trees all around.

    ♻️ From our stunning outdoor spaces to our new Sixth Form Centre, we are committed to sustainability. We`re constantly working on increasing the number of trees and enhancing our natural landscaping to provide our pupils with an environment where they can thrive.

    @thetreecouncil @heathertonschool

    🗺️Exploring the wonders of Whipsnade Zoo!🐾
Reception and Year 1 unleashed their inner adventurers today, meeting animals from all continents!🦒🐒🦏🐧.

    🗺️Exploring the wonders of Whipsnade Zoo!🐾
    Reception and Year 1 unleashed their inner adventurers today, meeting animals from all continents!🦒🐒🦏🐧.

    💪Smashing female stereotypes

Our Year 9 @berkhamstedgirls were recently lucky to hear from three inspiring women in tech.

At Berkhamsted, we're breaking barriers and empowering our Year 9 girls to shatter stereotypes in the tech industry. 

Recently, our pupils had the privilege of hearing from three remarkable women in tech: Bernadette Bird, Senior Technical Programme Manager at @marksandspencer ; Ameena Akhtar, an @oldberkhamstedians and Degree Apprentice Solution Engineer at @vmware ; and Selina Pavan, Technology Architect at @bankofamerica.

These inspiring women shared their experiences and insights, aiming to ignite a passion for technology careers among our girls. 

At Berkhamsted, we offer a wide array of opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, participation in theatre productions, and many more which will all contribute to a successful career.

In today's evolving job market, technology skills are more crucial than ever and it is exciting that many jobs available to the girls when they leave school, may not have even been created yet!

#EmpowerGirls 
#WomenInTech #BerkhamstedSchool
#TeamBerko

    💪Smashing female stereotypes

    Our Year 9 @berkhamstedgirls were recently lucky to hear from three inspiring women in tech.

    At Berkhamsted, we`re breaking barriers and empowering our Year 9 girls to shatter stereotypes in the tech industry.

    Recently, our pupils had the privilege of hearing from three remarkable women in tech: Bernadette Bird, Senior Technical Programme Manager at @marksandspencer ; Ameena Akhtar, an @oldberkhamstedians and Degree Apprentice Solution Engineer at @vmware ; and Selina Pavan, Technology Architect at @bankofamerica.

    These inspiring women shared their experiences and insights, aiming to ignite a passion for technology careers among our girls.

    At Berkhamsted, we offer a wide array of opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, participation in theatre productions, and many more which will all contribute to a successful career.

    In today`s evolving job market, technology skills are more crucial than ever and it is exciting that many jobs available to the girls when they leave school, may not have even been created yet!

    #EmpowerGirls
    #WomenInTech #BerkhamstedSchool
    #TeamBerko