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Heatherton School

Heatherton School is an independent day school for girls aged 2 to 11 and boys aged 2 to 5. Founded over 100 years ago, Heatherton aims to be forward-thinking and innovative whilst maintaining a very special close family feel. The school is part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group.

Key facts about Heatherton School

Heatherton School is a girls (with boys in pre-prep) pre-prep and prep day school.
The school welcomes approximately 150 pupils with girls aged from 2 to 11 years and boys from 2 to 5 years.
Heatherton School is located at Amersham in Buckinghamshire.

Why choose Heatherton School?

Heatherton School was founded over 100 years ago and aims to be forward-thinking and innovative whilst maintain a very special close family feel. The school is part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group, a family of six independent schools offering day and boarding places for boys and girls.

Headteacher Nicola Nicoll says: "Working with the Heatherton pupils has been a delight and inspiration; they are clearly so happy, excited, confident and love their School. The girls genuinely know and endorse the School’s values to aim high with integrity, to be adventurous and to serve others. These values are close to my heart as I passionately believe in the ability of education to change and shape lives."

"As we know, the world is rapidly evolving, and it is essential that an outstanding education enables good grades and qualifications whilst equally supporting the development of soft skills, emotional intelligence and character. Heatherton School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils to learn from both successes and challenges and prides itself on a promise never to leave anyone behind."

What makes Heatherton School different?

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Head, Governance and Inspections

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.

Head

Nicola Nicoll is Headteacher of Heatherton School.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. The school is part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group.

Read about the governance of Heatherton School

Inspections

Heatherton School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Read the inspection reports for Heatherton School

Heatherton School Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.

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