Developing Remarkable People

Girls’ independent prep school in Amersham with co-educational nursery for pupils aged 2-11. Our role is to inspire, support and foster a love of learning.
Watch film

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

Read more

Awards

We are thrilled to announce that our Berkhamsted School is a finalist for four prestigious awards: the Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), the Prepared for Life Award in the Muddy Stilettos Best School Awards, the School House Mind & Mental Health Champion Award, and the School House Sustainability Champion Award. These recognitions highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence, inclusion, mental well-being, and sustainability, reinforcing our dedication to providing the best possible environment for every student.

 

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 courses

Co-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 Nursery

Academic

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.

Read more

News

Year 12s learn to lead with Humanutopia

Year 12s learn to lead with Humanutopia

Read
Celebrating music at Young Musician of the Year Festival

Celebrating music at Young Musician of the Year Festival

Read
Heatherton Goes Green: Distinction Awarded in Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

Heatherton Goes Green: Distinction Awarded in Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

Read
Heatherton welcomes back pupils for Michaelmas Term

Heatherton welcomes back pupils for Michaelmas Term

Read
Heatherton’s Spotlight on Careers 

Heatherton’s Spotlight on Careers 

Read
  • Next slide
  • Previous slide
  • OPEN EVENTS

    Why Heatherton?

    Discover for yourself why so many families choose Heatherton Choose your 2025 open events – bookings now live
    Book your open event

    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.

    Independent Schools Inspectorate, November 2024

    Forward thinking and outward looking enough not to be a bubble, but there’s a lovely innocence about this small girls’ school nonetheless.

    Good Schools Guide

    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.

    Independent Schools Inspectorate, November 2024
    • Previous slide
    • Next slide
    0 1
    A huge well done to our amazing Y4 girls who came second in the U9 bee netball tournament yesterday. It was a great afternoon in the sunshine. Thank you @gayhurst_school for hosting.

    A huge well done to our amazing Y4 girls who came second in the U9 bee netball tournament yesterday. It was a great afternoon in the sunshine. Thank you @gayhurst_school for hosting.

    17 1
    7 0
    🌟 Outstanding LAMDA Results at Heatherton! 🌟

A huge congratulations to our talented Year 2 and Year 3 pupils for achieving an incredible 100% distinction rate in their latest LAMDA examinations! Their hard work, confidence, and dedication truly shone through.

A special mention goes to one of our Year 3 pupils, who took on a higher-level assessment, typically taken by Year 5 pupils, and achieved a distinction! An outstanding achievement that reflects the ambition we nurture at Heatherton.

We are so proud of all our pupils for aiming high and excelling in their performance skills. Well done! 👏

    🌟 Outstanding LAMDA Results at Heatherton! 🌟

    A huge congratulations to our talented Year 2 and Year 3 pupils for achieving an incredible 100% distinction rate in their latest LAMDA examinations! Their hard work, confidence, and dedication truly shone through.

    A special mention goes to one of our Year 3 pupils, who took on a higher-level assessment, typically taken by Year 5 pupils, and achieved a distinction! An outstanding achievement that reflects the ambition we nurture at Heatherton.

    We are so proud of all our pupils for aiming high and excelling in their performance skills. Well done! 👏

    23 0
    💜Celebrating International Women’s Day💜

At Heatherton, we empower our girls every day to dream big and strive for success in all they do. We encourage them to be bold, ambitious and confident, knowing they can achieve anything they set their minds to. 

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength of our pupils, past and present, as they grow into inspiring women of the future💪 #internationalwomensday

    💜Celebrating International Women’s Day💜

    At Heatherton, we empower our girls every day to dream big and strive for success in all they do. We encourage them to be bold, ambitious and confident, knowing they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

    Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength of our pupils, past and present, as they grow into inspiring women of the future💪 #internationalwomensday

    24 0
    We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day today with a special visit from author Lois Miller @loismiller.author. She shared insights into her upcoming book, Don’t Fear the Fire, which is set to release on March 25, 2025.

Lois’s passion for storytelling was truly inspiring, encouraging our girls to embrace their creativity and believe in their ability to achieve anything they set their minds to. She reminded us all that storytelling and imagination are gifts meant to be shared with the world.

Thank you, Lois, for such an inspiring talk! 📖✨

    We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day today with a special visit from author Lois Miller @loismiller.author. She shared insights into her upcoming book, Don’t Fear the Fire, which is set to release on March 25, 2025.

    Lois’s passion for storytelling was truly inspiring, encouraging our girls to embrace their creativity and believe in their ability to achieve anything they set their minds to. She reminded us all that storytelling and imagination are gifts meant to be shared with the world.

    Thank you, Lois, for such an inspiring talk! 📖✨

    12 2
    Why Heatherton?
 
Is it our nurturing environment where pupils are give space to grow, develop, and thrive? 🚀

While we may be a small school, we’re fortunate to have purposeful outdoor areas, including netball courts, a field, and a well-equipped playground. Inside, our hall, science lab, art studio, food tech room, classrooms, and welcoming nursery space create an inspiring setting for learning.

Come and see for yourself why so many families choose Heatherton! Book your place at an Open Event or arrange a personal tour today. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to secure your spot!

    Why Heatherton?

    Is it our nurturing environment where pupils are give space to grow, develop, and thrive? 🚀

    While we may be a small school, we’re fortunate to have purposeful outdoor areas, including netball courts, a field, and a well-equipped playground. Inside, our hall, science lab, art studio, food tech room, classrooms, and welcoming nursery space create an inspiring setting for learning.

    Come and see for yourself why so many families choose Heatherton! Book your place at an Open Event or arrange a personal tour today. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to secure your spot!

    13 0
    This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
    Error: Invalid Feed ID.