Developing remarkable people

Co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3-7. Every child is at the centre of everything we do. Wellbeing is our first priority, and providing a high level of nurture and care is our primary focus
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Welcome to Berkhamsted Pre-Prep

Every decision is aimed at offering the very best of a modern, excellent education and igniting a passion for learning from the very beginning of an exceptional educational journey through our school.

Karen O’Connor BA, MA, PGCE, NPQH

Headteacher of Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep; Head of Berkhamsted Day Nursery

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We are winners of the Independent Pre-Prep School of the Year award 2023

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The very best of a modern education

At Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, every decision we make is aimed at offering your child the very best of a modern education. Learning never stands still at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep. We believe in making learning active and encourage the children to approach every day with questions and curiosity so that they want to learn more.

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Co-curricular

Outdoor Education

Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships

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News

Creative Arts Week at the Pre-Prep 

Creative Arts Week at the Pre-Prep 

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Tis’ the season to serve others: Berkhamsted’s Christmas charity appeals

Tis’ the season to serve others: Berkhamsted’s Christmas charity appeals

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Year One time travel to the Victorian Era!

Year One time travel to the Victorian Era!

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In Search of Bumblebees with the Pre-Prep

In Search of Bumblebees with the Pre-Prep

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    Open Events

    Book a tour to discover more Spring open events to be confirmed shortly
    Berkhamsted Pre-Prep Tours

    As dreamy country schools go, the pre-prep is right up there, while the prep – a five minute drive away – is much bigger and so urban it could almost be London.

    Staff share an ambitious vision, with high expectations for what all children can achieve and ensure that high standards of learning and care are delivered.

    Inside, the emphasis on teaching and learning, as well as cross-curricular, is evident from the glass-covered noticeboards alone – among the largest and most comprehensive we’ve seen.

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    🏆The U14s are @englandnetball National School Netball Champions! 🏐

They had a full day of very competitive pool games and a win in extra time in the semi-final, with a final against Putney High, winning 8-3. What a fantastic achievement for this squad.

🙏Thank you to all the staff and parents for their support.

    🏆The U14s are @englandnetball National School Netball Champions! 🏐

    They had a full day of very competitive pool games and a win in extra time in the semi-final, with a final against Putney High, winning 8-3. What a fantastic achievement for this squad.

    🙏Thank you to all the staff and parents for their support.

    Today the children had a lovely visit from our school chef and nutritionist. We learned about a range of healthy foods that help our body to grow! We loved the Superhero food characters and are going to try our best to eat plenty of healthy foods and be just like Captain Active, Professor Protein, The Green Guardians and Aqua!!! 🦸 🥕🥦🌽💦

    Today the children had a lovely visit from our school chef and nutritionist. We learned about a range of healthy foods that help our body to grow! We loved the Superhero food characters and are going to try our best to eat plenty of healthy foods and be just like Captain Active, Professor Protein, The Green Guardians and Aqua!!! 🦸 🥕🥦🌽💦

    As the crescent moon heralds the start of the lunar month, we at Berkhamsted School extend our warmest wishes to all our community observing Ramadan. 

This is a time of reflection, community, and personal growth. We are committed to supporting our pupils and their families during this sacred month. 

May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and health to everyone.

    As the crescent moon heralds the start of the lunar month, we at Berkhamsted School extend our warmest wishes to all our community observing Ramadan.

    This is a time of reflection, community, and personal growth. We are committed to supporting our pupils and their families during this sacred month.

    May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and health to everyone.

    Our Year 2 children enjoyed hosting our visitors for our exhibition.

They were delighted to share all the creativity they had experienced, explaining the techniques and artistic media which had been used.

Our visitors were enthralled and amazed at the standards achieved.
A wonderfully creative afternoon for all. 
🥰👏🎭🎨🖼️

    Our Year 2 children enjoyed hosting our visitors for our exhibition.

    They were delighted to share all the creativity they had experienced, explaining the techniques and artistic media which had been used.

    Our visitors were enthralled and amazed at the standards achieved.
    A wonderfully creative afternoon for all.
    🥰👏🎭🎨🖼️

    🤗We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective families to our Open Event this Saturday. We can’t to meet you and show you around our lovely schools.

Don’t worry if you can’t attend this Saturday. We have many more events coming up this year.

🔗Visit our website for more details and to book your place.

    🤗We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective families to our Open Event this Saturday. We can’t to meet you and show you around our lovely schools.

    Don’t worry if you can’t attend this Saturday. We have many more events coming up this year.

    🔗Visit our website for more details and to book your place.

    Looking forward to welcoming our community to our Creative Arts Exhibition.

So much to see and to celebrate…

    Looking forward to welcoming our community to our Creative Arts Exhibition.

    So much to see and to celebrate…

    📖What a brilliant day we had at the Pre-Prep today! The children’s animal themed costumes were fabulous! 🦊🐻🦁
 
Dressed as their own chosen character, each child had a story to tell, an experience to share and an adventure to embark on. 
 
From creating mini story booklets, audio books and comic strips to collaborative story telling and role play games, the whole of Pre-Prep has been filled with excitement, laughter and a lot of fun!
 
#creativewritingledbythechildren
#WorldBookDay
#BerkhamstedPrePrep
#BerkhamstedSchool
@worldbookdaysocial

    📖What a brilliant day we had at the Pre-Prep today! The children’s animal themed costumes were fabulous! 🦊🐻🦁

    Dressed as their own chosen character, each child had a story to tell, an experience to share and an adventure to embark on.

    From creating mini story booklets, audio books and comic strips to collaborative story telling and role play games, the whole of Pre-Prep has been filled with excitement, laughter and a lot of fun!

    #creativewritingledbythechildren
    #WorldBookDay
    #BerkhamstedPrePrep
    #BerkhamstedSchool
    @worldbookdaysocial

    📚What a wonderful day we had today at the Pre-Prep with the amazing @molly_arbuthnott_books 

🐈She shared her delightful tale of Oscar the Cat, her Siamese cat who went missing on a ferry.

🦆The children were captivated by the story of Oscar’s adventures and enjoyed bringing the book to life with the props supplied by Molly and their incredible bird impressions.

👀Keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow’s #WorldBookDay2024 photos, featuring our children dressed up as their beloved animal book characters!

#authorvisit
#BerkhamstedPrePrep
#BerkhamstedSchool

    📚What a wonderful day we had today at the Pre-Prep with the amazing @molly_arbuthnott_books

    🐈She shared her delightful tale of Oscar the Cat, her Siamese cat who went missing on a ferry.

    🦆The children were captivated by the story of Oscar’s adventures and enjoyed bringing the book to life with the props supplied by Molly and their incredible bird impressions.

    👀Keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow’s #WorldBookDay2024 photos, featuring our children dressed up as their beloved animal book characters!

    #authorvisit
    #BerkhamstedPrePrep
    #BerkhamstedSchool