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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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 coursesCo-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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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 12.05.2025
Why Heatherton? Is it for our specialist curriculum?
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 24.03.2025
Amersham named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 11.03.2025
Heatherton listed in The Week’s Best of the Best Prep Schools
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Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 24.01.2025
Heatherton celebrates “significant strength” ISI inspection report
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 28.11.2024
Year 12s learn to lead with Humanutopia
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Heatherton, Prep, Sixth Form | 20.11.2024
Celebrating music at Young Musician of the Year Festival
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OPEN EVENTS
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.
During Geography, Year 3 had an unforgettable adventure today-without even leaving their seats! Thanks to virtual reality our young explorers stepped into the vast, golden sands of the desert, discovering towering dunes, and spotting incredible wildlife. 🦂🐫
Year 5 had a great session with Amersham Museum learning about the development of Amersham and the jobs that people did.
Year 6 have had a great day out at the Houses of Parliament
Why Heatherton?
Is it for our nurturing and inspiring co-ed Nursery?
Girls and boys at Heatherton Nursery thrive in a warm, welcoming environment where every child is truly known. With two fully qualified teachers and an exceptionally high staff-to-child ratio, we tailor learning to each child`s interests and pace.
Through small, adult-led sessions, our children build strong foundations in phonics, writing, numbers, shapes, and measuring, while also enjoying exciting specialist lessons in Music, Languages, Science, IT, PE, and Ballet.
✨ Come and see the magic of our Nursery for yourself at our Open Event next Friday, 9 May.
👋 We can`t wait to meet you!
🔗 Book your place via the link in our bio.
The sun is out and we are in full swing with athletics today ☀️
A huge congratulations to Alice W, who was crowned Berkhamsted Young Voice of the Year 2025 after a breathtaking performance of Quiet from Matilda 🌟 With eight brilliant finalists, it was a night full of talent and passion.
👏 A special shoutout to Alys W for also reaching the finals!
Moments like these perfectly capture our value of Aim High, inspiring us all to dream bigger and reach further. 🚀
Why Heatherton?
Is it for our pastoral care and academic excellence?
Every girl is known, supported and celebrated. Our Form Teacher system is central to nurturing each child’s wellbeing and personal growth, ensuring close support in every stage of her development. Alongside this, our House system brings girls of all ages together to build friendships, foster teamwork and celebrate each other’s successes.
We’re proud of our exceptional academic results. With tailored support and expert guidance, our girls consistently achieve academic success; 75% move on to top Grammar schools and Berkhamsted Girls.
✨ Discover more at our Open Event on Friday 9 May.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your place.
Congratulations to all our Year 3 girls for aiming high in their @bikeabilityuk session today. They are now experts at signalling, bike maintenance and manoeuvring. Everyone had lots of fun and all achieved their Level 1 pass certificate at the end the session. We can’t wait to hear about their adventures on their bikes at home. 🚲
Why Heatherton?
Is it for our Specialist Art teaching?🎨
Because art is more than a subject, it’s a space where imagination flourishes, self-expression is celebrated, and critical thinking takes shape.
Our dedicated Art Studio, complete with a fully operational kiln, gives every girl the opportunity to explore creativity through specialist-led projects that build lifelong skills. In their timetabled lessons, they hone their abilities in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, design and more.
In a world where innovation matters, our specialist teacher empowers our girls to think innovativley, communicate visually, and create boldly.
✨ Discover more about our enriching curriculum at our Open Event on Friday 9 May. Cick the link in our bio to book your place
🌟 New Term, New Opportunities at Heatherton 🌟
We’re proud to introduce the @commando_joes ‘Let’s Play’ programme, now part of our lunchtime provision. Designed around the 7 core elements of play, this initiative nurtures social and emotional development through structured, purposeful play.
From boosting creativity and teamwork to building confidence and physical literacy, Let’s Play supports the growth of the whole child, while making every breaktime active and meaningful. 🤝🎨⚽
Research shows that play at breaktime can contribute up to 40% of a child’s recommended daily physical activity and we’re thrilled to enhance this through engaging mini-missions that promote movement, collaboration and fun.
💛 A sincere thank you to our parents and the Friends of Heatherton. Your ongoing support and fundraising efforts make programmes like this possible, helping our girls grow into confident, compassionate individuals.
🌸🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Heatherton!
Before the holidays, Year 5 had great fun taking part in the Easter House Maths Challenge alongside the whole school 🧠
Thank you to The Friends of Heatherton for sponsoring the challenge and gifting every pupil a lovely Easter craft kit to enjoy at home 🎨
🎶 Celebrating Wonderful Women in Music!
On Thursday 20 March, the beautiful St Mary’s Church came alive with the sound of music during our Prep Spring Concert. This special evening was dedicated to honouring Wonderful Women, shining a spotlight on the brilliance of female composers throughout history and today. 🎼
Our talented pupils took to the stage with confidence and heart, performing a variety of pieces. From powerful solos to harmonious ensembles, every performance was a reminder of the creativity and passion our young musicians bring to the stage 👏
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring celebration of music, talent, and the remarkable impact of women in the arts! 🎻
