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 Alice Fletcher, BA
Headteacher of Heatherton
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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.
Welcome to Heatherton Girls Prep School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
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Find out more about our admissions process and how to join Heatherton, where pupils are supported within a nurturing and inspiring community to become remarkable people.
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 NurseryWhere 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 CurriculumPreparation for Senior School
We are proud to develop remarkable people. When pupils leave Heatherton, they are prepared to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.
Behind every destination school and every 11+ success is a pupil who has grown in confidence, discovered their strengths and developed a love of learning. Our alumni stories bring these journeys to life, showing the lasting value of a Heatherton education.
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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.
Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a lovely half-term break and is feeling refreshed and ready for the final term of the school year.
We have an exciting term ahead, including:
🏅 Sports Days
🎓 Year 6 Leavers Programme
🌿 Outdoor Education Trips
We look forward to seeing all the fantastic learning, achievements, and memories that will be made over the coming weeks.
Let`s make it a great final term! 😊
Last week, the wonderful local artist Marjolein Trewavas (affectionately know as Mrs Broccoli to the girls) visited the Art Department to lead a special embroidery project. The girls created embroidered houses and gardens, combining fabric shapes with bead and button detailing to produce beautifully crafted hanging pieces.
It was a thoughtful and creative workshop, and the finished wallhangings are a wonderful reflection of the girls’ imagination and skill 🎨
Year 4 fully immersed themselves in Tudor life during the Tudor day!👑
The girls made gingered bread, learnt Tudor dances, explored Tudor medicine, and even dug for artefacts. A fascinating day filled with hands on history, and plenty of curiosity.
Year 2 had a fantastic day at our Outdoor Education Centre.
As part of the @berkhamstedschools group, we are so fortunate to be able to offer such an incredible outdoor education experience. It gives our girls the opportunity to challenge themselves build confidence and create lasting memories together.
From soaring down the zip line to taking part in team building activities, the girls showed brilliant teamwork, resilience and encouragement throughout the day. They finished their adventure in the best way possible, toasting marshmallows around the fire.
Want to have a go? Book your place at our Outdoor Education Event on Saturday 13th of June. Click the link in bio to find out more.
We were delighted to welcome the new Mayor of Amersham, Martin Day to Heatherton last week for a wildflower seed sowing session with Amersham in Bloom. 🌼
The girls loved taking part, and we are proud to support local initiatives and be part of the Amersham community.
Year 4 had a fantastic trip to PGL @pgl.adventures 🎯⭐️ From the giant swing to archery and a range of outdoor challenges, the girls embraced every activity with enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork.
Stepping beyond their comfort zones and supporting one another throughout, they truly embodied our Heatherton values of Being Adventurous and Aiming High with Integrity 💚
We were delighted to welcome the Science Professors for an exciting series of British Science Week workshops across every year group.
From creating giant bubbles to exploring electrical circuits through the human body, pupils were immersed in hands-on scientific discovery 🫧🥼
Each session was carefully tailored to inspire curiosity at every age, encouraging pupils to ask questions, make predictions, and investigate the world around them through real experimentation 👩🔬
We loved welcoming author Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting to school to share Super Uma with our girls from Nursery to Year 2.
The children were captivated by Uma – the amazing, adventurous superhero – and her mission to save the rainbow‑coloured city of Sparkleopolis alongside Nani and her unicorn sidekick, Chip. A joyful session celebrating storytelling, teamwork, empathy and a love of reading from the very start.
Thank you for such an inspiring visit!
✨ “Tale as old as time…” ✨
A huge well done to our Year 5 & 6 girls and everyone involved in bringing Beauty and the Beast to life. From the wonderful acting and singing to the incredible costumes, choreography and backstage support, it was truly a beautiful performance from start to finish. 🌹👏
You should all be so proud!
They may not have made it to London Fashion Week just yet, but Year 4 absolutely rocked the catwalk! 💃🇫🇷
Our pupils confidently modelled their favourite outfits while describing them in French, showing impressive fluency and accurate grammar throughout.
A challenging task completed with style, confidence and lots of smiles. Bravo, Year 4! 👏
Today, pupils from Years 1 to 6 enjoyed meeting with Mrs Fletcher over hot chocolate to celebrate having their artwork selected for display in her office. ☕
We are so proud of their creativity and the care they put into their work. What a wonderful achievement!👩🎨
“You just see a science experiment.
But I see a world of wonder waiting for me.”
At Heatherton, we nurture academically curious girls and challenge them to think bigger and go further.
Take a closer look at our Open Event on Friday 8 May.
👉Book your place now via the link in our bio.
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