Barrow Hills School
Barrow Hills School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, located in a woodland setting in Witley, Surrey. The school prides itself on its warm, values-driven and grounded community and aims to be 'a vibrant hub of opportunity, alive with the possibility of children beginning their journey towards discovering where life and their passions will take them'.
- Barrow Hills is a coed pre-prep and prep day school.
- The school welcomes approximately 300 pupils with boys and girls aged from 2 to 13 years.
- Barrow Hills occupies extensive woodland grounds in Witley, Surrey.
Barrow Hills is part of the Bridewell Royal Hospital foundation, which has historic links with the City of London, enabling pupils to benefit from an Assured Places scheme to access King Edward's Witley, Bridewell's senior school. The school also offers extensive preparation for 13+ entry to a wide range of other senior schools.
Head John Towers says 'children are at the heart of all that we do; we pride ourselves in valuing every child with skilled educators and individual attention. It’s a very warm community, aspirational but values-driven and grounded.'
'Our Barrow Hills family also has the unique advantage of governance by the Bridewell Royal Hospital Foundation and close affiliation with our partner school, Kings Edward’s Witley. We benefit from centuries of charitable history, links to the City of London and the generous shared resource an independent senior school provides.'
Children flourish at Barrow Hills – academically, socially and emotionally. From our youngest learners in Nursery brimming with wonder, growth and curiosity, through to our courteous, sociable and responsible children at the top of the school, life at Barrow Hills is full and productive. We empower and support every child to be academically ambitious and to set their sights high in all things – to strive to do their very best and to know the power of a great attitude and a desire to celebrate success.
Head, Governance and Inspections
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"Every child is not only known but deeply understood. Our children embody curiosity, compassion and confidence."
Head
John Towers became the Head of Barrow Hills in 2023. He has over 30 years experience in both the independent and state sector and was previously Head of Homefield Prep.
Governance
Inspections
