Developing remarkable people
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
Read moreWe are winners of the Independent Pre-Prep School of the Year award 2023
2024 Awards
We are thrilled to announce that our Berkhamsted School is a finalist for four prestigious awards: the Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), the Prepared for Life Award in the Muddy Stilettos Best School Awards, the School House Mind & Mental Health Champion Award, and the School House Sustainability Champion Award. These recognitions highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence, inclusion, mental well-being, and sustainability, reinforcing our dedication to providing the best possible environment for every student.
Academic
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.
Read moreCo-curricular
Outdoor Education
Sparking a sense of adventure and developing long-lasting friendships
Read moreListen to our latest podcast
Hear from Head of Stepping Stones, Debbie Cooper, discuss the importance of play and her research on the ‘Million Word Gap’ in our podcast.
News
Berkhamsted Group, Pre-Prep | 29.11.2024
Snow, Santa and Swans! Stepping Stones enjoy the Stick Man trail
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Berkhamsted Group, Pre-Prep | 14.10.2024
Generosity and gratitude at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep’s Harvest Festival assembly
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Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Pre-Prep, Prep, Sixth Form, Sustainability | 09.09.2024
Berkhamsted School selected as a Finalist for two School House Awards
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OPEN EVENTS
Why Berkhamsted?
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.
This week, Stepping Stones are learning about ‘Nowrouz’, the Persian New Year celebration. They explored our own Haftseen table with objects starting with `S`. They also took part in the tradition of jumping over a fire which symbolises saying goodbye to the cold winter and welcoming in the waremer spring: Chahar-Shanbe-Soori. We are very grateful to the support of our school families in allowing our children to discover traditional celebrations from across the world. Happy Nowrouz!
This week, Stepping Stones are learning about ‘Nowrouz’, the Persian New Year celebration. They explored our own Haftseen table with objects starting with `S`. They also took part in the tradition of jumping over a fire which symbolises saying goodbye to the cold winter and welcoming in the waremer spring: Chahar-Shanbe-Soori. We are very grateful to the support of our school families in allowing our children to discover traditional celebrations from across the world. Happy Nowrouz!
Year 1 soared through history in their Transport Workshop! ✈️ 🚂 🚘 Through drama they collaborated to make sculptures of different forms of transport using their bodies. Role play brought the fearless journey Amelia Earhart made across the Atlantic to life. 🌎
Year 1 soared through history in their Transport Workshop! ✈️ 🚂 🚘 Through drama they collaborated to make sculptures of different forms of transport using their bodies. Role play brought the fearless journey Amelia Earhart made across the Atlantic to life. 🌎
As part of the Pre-Prep`s Day of Play, our Year 2 children embraced the crisp blue skies and sunshine to create their very own games on the field! With creativity, imagination and great teamwork, they turned their ideas into action.
Playing outdoors not only sparks ingenuity but also promotes physical well-being and boosts mood. Here`s to the joy of play and the power of learning through fun!
As part of the Pre-Prep`s Day of Play, our Year 2 children embraced the crisp blue skies and sunshine to create their very own games on the field! With creativity, imagination and great teamwork, they turned their ideas into action.
Playing outdoors not only sparks ingenuity but also promotes physical well-being and boosts mood. Here`s to the joy of play and the power of learning through fun!
🌟 Pre-Prep Day of Play 🌟
Today was filled with many joyful moments as all our children engaged in the magic of play! 🧸✨ Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for developing a happy and healthy child. Through creative exploration, problem-solving, and building social skills, our Pre-Prep children are learning and growing every day.
Play helps nurture imagination, build confidence, and promote emotional well-being. It’s the foundation of a balanced, happy childhood! 🧩💖
At Pre-Prep, play is at the heart of learning—today and every day! 🏰🎨
🌟 Pre-Prep Day of Play 🌟
Today was filled with many joyful moments as all our children engaged in the magic of play! 🧸✨ Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for developing a happy and healthy child. Through creative exploration, problem-solving, and building social skills, our Pre-Prep children are learning and growing every day.
Play helps nurture imagination, build confidence, and promote emotional well-being. It’s the foundation of a balanced, happy childhood! 🧩💖
At Pre-Prep, play is at the heart of learning—today and every day! 🏰🎨
Day Two of our duckling run project for British Science Week! 🐣 @berkopreprep
Yesterday, our Stepping Stones children had a special moment meeting the ducklings! 💛🐤
Meanwhile, Year 1 got creative, making comfy duckling beds and testing different materials. Pupils from all year groups also met with caretaker Vince, who shared his expertise on the best materials to use for building a duckling run. 🔨🌿
Stay tuned for more updates as our project takes shape! 🦆
Day Two of our duckling run project for British Science Week! 🐣 @berkopreprep
Yesterday, our Stepping Stones children had a special moment meeting the ducklings! 💛🐤
Meanwhile, Year 1 got creative, making comfy duckling beds and testing different materials. Pupils from all year groups also met with caretaker Vince, who shared his expertise on the best materials to use for building a duckling run. 🔨🌿
Stay tuned for more updates as our project takes shape! 🦆
British Science Week fun at @berkopreprep! 💡
Year 2 have been busy designing and testing materials to build duckling runs as part of our whole school project! 🏗️
Our adorable newly hatched ducklings can’t wait to try them out later this week! Stay tuned for their big adventure! 🦆
British Science Week fun at @berkopreprep! 💡
Year 2 have been busy designing and testing materials to build duckling runs as part of our whole school project! 🏗️
Our adorable newly hatched ducklings can’t wait to try them out later this week! Stay tuned for their big adventure! 🦆
Our families enjoyed their visit to our Berkhamsted Pre-Prep ‘National Gallery’ art exhibition.
Enjoying the kaleidoscope of creativity on display as they were toured by our Year 2 and Year 6 leaders, visitors were blown away by the range and standard of achievement by such young children.
Why Berkhamsted?
For the opportunity to be immersed in and experience creative freedom. To be curious, to experiment and most of all have fun doing it!
#berkhamstedpreprep
#berkhamstedprep
Our families enjoyed their visit to our Berkhamsted Pre-Prep ‘National Gallery’ art exhibition.
Enjoying the kaleidoscope of creativity on display as they were toured by our Year 2 and Year 6 leaders, visitors were blown away by the range and standard of achievement by such young children.
Why Berkhamsted?
For the opportunity to be immersed in and experience creative freedom. To be curious, to experiment and most of all have fun doing it!
#berkhamstedpreprep
#berkhamstedprep
Wonderful World Book day in Reception #worldbookday2025 #imagination #berkhamstedpreprep
📚 This World Book Day, Berkhamsted Pre-Prep turned into a cosy story-time haven! Our little book lovers arrived in their pyjamas and onesies, cuddly toys in hand, ready to dive into magical bedtime stories.
The children read their favourite stories in our new sensory hub and topped it off with a delicious homemade biscuit— the perfect way to end a storytelling adventure!
📚 This World Book Day, Berkhamsted Pre-Prep turned into a cosy story-time haven! Our little book lovers arrived in their pyjamas and onesies, cuddly toys in hand, ready to dive into magical bedtime stories.
The children read their favourite stories in our new sensory hub and topped it off with a delicious homemade biscuit— the perfect way to end a storytelling adventure!
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The Superpower of a Bedtime Story
This World Book Day, we are keeping it cosy at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep! No fancy costumes—just PJs, onesies, cuddly toys, and a favourite bedtime story.
A bedtime story is more than just words on a page—it sparks imagination, strengthens bonds, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.
Want to know more about why bedtime stories are so important? Read our latest Early Years Blog📚📙📘
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The Superpower of a Bedtime Story
This World Book Day, we are keeping it cosy at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep! No fancy costumes—just PJs, onesies, cuddly toys, and a favourite bedtime story.
A bedtime story is more than just words on a page—it sparks imagination, strengthens bonds, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.
Want to know more about why bedtime stories are so important? Read our latest Early Years Blog📚📙📘
Year 1 have been busy little chefs and cafe owners! 🍪 🥞 Through guided play, they’ve explored instructions by making biscuits, writing a recipe for pancakes, and even running their own cafe. Plus, their pancakes flipping skills are fantastic! 🍳 🥞
Year 1 have been busy little chefs and cafe owners! 🍪 🥞 Through guided play, they’ve explored instructions by making biscuits, writing a recipe for pancakes, and even running their own cafe. Plus, their pancakes flipping skills are fantastic! 🍳 🥞
This week at Pre-Prep, the children on the School Council developed their leadership skills by helping to deliver an assembly all about our Lent Project. This year we will again be supporting the wonderful charity ‘Alternatives’ who provide support for new parents and their babies. During the assembly all the children came up with great ideas of how to help their parents around the home to raise money for Alternatives. Along with providing leadership opportunities for our School Council, the assembly was also a great chance for the children to consider our school value of Serving Others.
This week at Pre-Prep, the children on the School Council developed their leadership skills by helping to deliver an assembly all about our Lent Project. This year we will again be supporting the wonderful charity ‘Alternatives’ who provide support for new parents and their babies. During the assembly all the children came up with great ideas of how to help their parents around the home to raise money for Alternatives. Along with providing leadership opportunities for our School Council, the assembly was also a great chance for the children to consider our school value of Serving Others.
