Pre-School

Hillfield / Sarratt Class

Hillfield / Sarratt Class marks the very beginning of each child’s educational journey. In our Pre-School and Reception setting, children are nurtured as confident, curious learners within a warm, purposeful and highly supportive environment.

Led by highly experienced Early Years specialists, the class combines exceptional pastoral care with ambitious academic foundations. Every child is known individually, enabling teaching to be carefully tailored so that pupils often exceed age-related expectations.

A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning

Our curriculum balances structured teaching with rich, play-based learning. Early reading, writing and mathematics are prioritised through:

A light-touch introduction to Little Wandle phonics
Immersive mathematical experiences woven through daily learning
Structured opportunities to develop vocabulary and communication
Purposeful play that promotes independence and resilience

Learning is active and interconnected. For example, pupils may reinforce phonics sounds during movement activities or apply mathematical reasoning through practical problem-solving in PE sessions.

Specialist Teaching from the Start

Even in the Early Years, pupils benefit from specialist provision in:

Music
French
Physical Education

This breadth of teaching ensures children experience a rich and stimulating curriculum from the very beginning of school life.

Personalised Attention

Small class sizes allow for exceptional individual support. Children develop confidence, independence and strong learning behaviours, leaving Pre-school as enthusiastic, capable learners fully prepared for Reception.