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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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 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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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.
As we come to the end of another busy term, we want to take a moment to celebrate our remarkable girls! Congratulations to everyone who received an award at our End of Term Assembly – a wonderful recognition of commitment and perseverance. We are so proud of all our girls for their hard work, determination and positive spirit they bring to school every day. Well done on everything you’ve achieved this term 🌟
Wishing our whole school community at Heatherton a very Merry Christmas. 🎅
We hope you have a well-earned rest and a wonderful Christmas break with family and friends.
📣 Parents, check out the Christmas gallery link on School Post to see more photos. 📸
On Friday, we hosted a beautiful candlelit Prep Carol Service in the Berkhamsted Chapel.🕯️
Pupils in Years 3–6 gave impressive performances, filling the space with festive music. A memorable celebration of the Christmas season, and a wonderful way to bring our community together through song.
Our girls enjoyed a magical surprise when St. Nick popped in on his festive travels to greet them! 🎅✨ He was joined by Père Fouettard/Krampus, and the girls received small gifts to celebrate this special tradition.
Across Europe, St. Nicholas Day is marked with unique customs that blend folklore, gift-giving, and festive fun. Our girls have been learning all about St. Nick Day in their language lessons this week, making the visit even more meaningful.
Happy St. Nicholas Day! 🎁🌟
A lovely start to December ✨
What better way to begin the festive season than with our girls signing Silent Night on the playground? ❄️🎄
🎄It’s time!!!!!!!
The Heatherton Christmas tree is officially up, beautifully decorated by our Year 6 pupils with the help of Mrs Nicoll
🕰️ A Journey Into Victorian School Days!
Year 6 spent the day at the Hitchin @britishschoolsmuseum, stepping straight into the shoes of Victorian pupils. With slate boards in hand and strict routines to follow, they discovered just how different school life looked over a century ago.
From hands-on role-play lessons to learning about the consequences of breaking those old-fashioned rules, the girls were fully absorbed.
A fantastic trip that sparked curiosity, deepened their understanding, and brought the past vividly to life.
🎶 Heatherton Shines at Young Instrumentalist of the Year
Heatherton proudly took part in the @berkhamstedschools Young Instrumentalist of the Year competition, open to pupils in Year 6 and below. Of the 12 talented participants, five represented Heatherton, and we are thrilled to announce that our girls received three of the four awards, including the overall winner and two Adjudicator’s Awards. 🌟
👏 Our young musicians truly embodied our value of Aiming High, performing with confidence, skill, and passion.
Why Heatherton? ✨
Is it our specialist English teaching?
Meet Mrs Newcombe, our dedicated specialist English teacher! 📚💬
Girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 benefit from her expert teaching every single day. Our English curriculum is creative, immersive and rooted in real-life relevance, with a strong blend of fiction and non-fiction to broaden understanding and ignite curiosity.
At Heatherton, we know that English is the foundation of learning; it builds critical thinking, communication skills and confidence. Strong English skills unlock success across the curriculum, from History and Science to Drama and PSHE.
We stretch and challenge our girls through rich discussions, deeper-thinking tasks, ambitious texts and opportunities to explore ideas independently. Whether analysing powerful stories, tackling complex non-fiction or developing their own writing voices, our girls are encouraged to think boldly and aim high.
💡Listen to the end for Mrs Newcombe’s reading recommendations!
👇 And let us know your favourite books in the comments!
Year 4 enjoyed a wonderful morning at Radlett Reform Synagogue!
The girls took part in lots of hands-on activities. Writing their names in Hebrew, tasting delicious Challah bread, and getting a close look at the Torah scrolls.📜🍞
One of our Nursery parents shares how impressed she is by what is on offer and by our knowledgeable staff — giving her complete confidence that Heatherton is the right place for her daughter’s journey from Nursery through to Year 6.
Just two and a half terms in, she says the experience has exceeded her expectations; her daughter’s confidence is skyrocketing and she’s “growing into a wonderful young woman.” 💗
✨ If you missed our latest Stay & Play, we’d love to welcome you.
Email admissions@heatherton.com or click the link in our bio to book a visit. ✨
This week, some of our talented pupils took part in the @berkhamstedschools Young Singer of the Year. 🎶✨
We always look forward to this event as it encourages our pupils to be adventurous, one of our core values, and allows them to showcase their hard work, dedication, and love for music. 🎤💫
