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 Alice Fletcher, BA
Headteacher of Heatherton
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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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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Day Nursery, Girls, Heatherton, Pre-Prep, Prep, Sixth Form | 17.04.2026
Martin Walker begins role as Principal of Berkhamsted Schools Group
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 23.03.2026
Alice Fletcher appointed as Head of Heatherton School
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 18.03.2026
Heatherton celebrates British Science Week with parent doctors
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 11.02.2026
International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Heatherton
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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.
Year 3 had a fantastic start to their Vikings and Anglo-Saxons topic with an action-packed Viking experience! ⚔️
From designing their own shields and creating dramatic dragon eyes, to writing in Viking runes, the girls fully immersed themselves in Viking life. They also labelled Viking longships ahead of upcoming model-making and even baked (and enjoyed!) traditional soda bread 🍞
A fun and memorable introduction to our new history topic!
🔥Year 1 History in Action🔥
🎨 Our Year 1’s brought their knowledge of the Great Fire of London to their art lessons by designing and creating 17th- century, wood-frame-inspired houses from recycled boxes to recreate Pudding Lane.
Then came the dramatic part… with the expert help of Mr Geary, they safely watched their houses burn 🔥
This hands-on experience helped bring the Great Fire of London to life and sparked brilliant discussions about why fires spread so quickly then- and how modern fire safety keeps us safer today 🚒
History, creativity, recycling and safety- all rolled into one unforgettable lesson!
#GreatFireOfLondon #Year1Learning #HandsonHistory #STEAMandHistory
We’re incredibly proud to see Heatherton pupil Holly’s creativity recognised on such a big stage 👏
Wycombe Wanderers will be warming up in t-shirts designed by schoolchildren from across the county ahead of their Sky Bet League One fixture against Blackpool at Adams Park tomorrow, and Holly’s design is one of them ⚽🎨
Congratulations, Holly. What an amazing achievement to see your work showcased by a professional football club! @wwfcofficial
Take a closer look at life at Heatherton ✨
From our co-ed Nursery to our all-girls Primary, we create an environment where girls grow in confidence, find their voice, and are empowered to thrive.
What makes Heatherton special?
• A seamless journey from Nursery to Primary School
• Small class sizes
• A rich, creative curriculum 🎨
• Exceptional pastoral care
• Inspiring opportunities beyond the classroom
Come and experience it for yourself at our Open Event on Friday 8 May 💫
Book via the link in our bio.
We’re so proud to celebrate Actress @officialartishah on her incredible Olivier Award win for her role in Paddington! 🌟
Arti has a special connection to our Heatherton community and previously inspired our girls with a wonderful assembly talk during her visit. It’s been amazing to see her continued success on stage.
Congratulations, Arti! We can’t wait to see what you do next! 👏🎭
Welcome back 🏫☀️
A very warm welcome back to our girls and families. It’s so lovely to see Heatherton full of energy and smiles again.
We’re also delighted to welcome our new Head, Alice Fletcher, to the community, and look forward to an exciting term ahead.
Take a closer look at Character Education at Heatherton ✨
Last term, our girls took part in a dedicated Character Education morning. A valuable opportunity to reflect, collaborate and grow beyond the classroom. It was also a chance for our older girls to step into leadership roles, guiding younger pupils and developing key skills such as communication, responsibility and confidence.
At Heatherton, we believe character education goes hand in hand with academic excellence. By nurturing resilience, integrity and compassion, we empower every girl to become a remarkable individual, grounded in strong values and equipped for the future.
🌸🐰 Easter joy all around! 🐰🌸
Before the end of term, our Reception girls enjoyed a special Easter Afternoon Tea, full of treats, smiles and a surprise visit from a very familiar-looking Easter Bunny… 🐇
Wishing all our families a happy and restful Easter break! 💛
What a term of sport at Heatherton! 💥
From the pool to the courts, our girls have shown incredible determination, teamwork and resilience throughout.
🏐 Netball champions, finalists and podium finishes
🚣♀️ Indoor rowing success with multiple individual and team wins
🥍 Lacrosse skills developing on the pitch
🏃♀️ Cross country success at county and national level
🏊♀️ Swimming relay medals and SE qualification secured
A huge well done to all our athletes – what a term!
Throughout the Lent Term, our Year 2 girls have each had the opportunity to deliver their own Class Talk, exploring a topic that truly interested them.
From creating their own slideshows to bringing in items from home to support their presentations, the girls demonstrated creativity, confidence and curiosity in abundance. It has been a wonderful way for them to take ownership of their learning, delve deeper into subjects they love, and proudly share their discoveries with their classmates.
These presentations also reflect our strong focus on oracy, recently highlighted as a significant strength in our latest ISI report.
A fantastic evening at Heatherton’s Spring Concert!🎶 This year’s theme, Music from Stage and Screen, showcased a rice variety of performances, from opera and musical theatre to songs inspired by books and film. Each performance highlighted the talent and confidence of our pupils. Well done all👏.
As the term draws to a close, the Heatherton community has come together to celebrate our outgoing Headteacher, Nicola Nicoll, as she prepares to embark on an exciting new chapter.
In a special assembly, pupils and staff sang a song, marking the occasion with warmth, gratitude and heartfelt good wishes. 🎶
We thank Nicola for her years of dedicated service to Heatherton. Her commitment to pastoral care, academic excellence and the wider life of the school has had a lasting impact — supporting each girl to become her own version of remarkable.
