Pre-Preparatory Department

Boys arriving in the Pre-Prep, either from our Nursery or new to the School, are welcomed into a warm, friendly area, where individuals continue to develop at their own pace, guided and supported by experienced staff. Learning is fun and often takes place in the context of play, especially in the first year.

  • Maximum current class size of 16 in Reception and 18 in Forms 1 and 2.
  • Fully qualified teaching staff, including full and part time classroom assistants plus the help of GAP students. Specialist instrumental and class music teaching.  Individual assistance is available from the Learning Support staff as appropriate.
  • Children take home their books to read with parents each day and are gradually introduced to short tasks for homework.
  • Regular class outings support current learning eg to local museums, the buildings of Christ Church, Oxford Botanic Garden and Whitchurch water mills, and Cotswold Wildlife Park.
  • After School Club available daily until 5.30.
  • Written reports at the end of each term including, at the end of the Reception year, information about the child's Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. Parents are invited and encouraged to discuss their son's progress on a frequent basis. They assist on outings, and with many additional activities.