Our Pre-Prep
Childhood is a time for fun and discovery through a wealth of learning opportunities. Our Pre-Prep is a special and unique place. Our aim is to give children the best possible start to their educational pathway, where friendships are made, individual academic excellence is achieved and happy memories are created. We are an independent Nursery, Pre-Prep and prep School in Liphook situated in 175 acres of stunning grounds in the South Downs National Park on the borders of Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Children in our Pre-Prep develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills through play-based activities. Every day your child will have to opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to activities in their shared areas or out in our fabulous 175-acre grounds. These hands-on opportunities give your child’s learning meaning and a grounding in the real world.
Our Pre-Prep children visit forest school several times a week. It provides a stimulating and engaging environment that encourages exploration, creativity and curiosity. Through being outdoors your child will develop an appreciation for the environment. They will learn to understand the significant impact they can have on sustainability for themselves and future generations by learning about environmental issues and taking meaningful actions to reduce their carbon footprint. We are fortunate to have two libraries at school and one is reserved for exclusive use by our Pre-Prep children. It has been carefully curated to instil a love of books and reading in all our children and to help your child to discover the magic that books bring, inspiring them in every topic from expeditions and exercise to Fairtrade and faraway places. Storytime and our robust phonics programme will help your child to develop crucial skills such as communication and comprehension.
Alongside the core curriculum, in the Pre-Prep your child will enjoy weekly swimming lessons in additional to their games and PE lessons. They will develop a positive attitude toward exercise and will grow to understand that a healthy body means a healthy mind, helping your child gain insight on how they learn best. A Pre-Prep education is one to be cherished. It is a time to develop the foundations for a love of learning where challenges are seen as positive experiences and every activity is approached with a smile, laughter and a can-do attitude.
Seeing the pre-prep children jump into wellies and waterproof trousers in record time and charge out to break was fabulous.
What we’re up to…
Some schools look right on paper and some feel right the moment you walk through the door. On Friday 20th March, we invite you to experience Highfield and Brookham for yourself. Meet our inspiring staff, tour the school with our pupils and discover a community where academic excellence sits alongside curiosity, kindness and confidence. You’ll know if it’s right, just by being here. Head to the link in our bio to reserve your place here. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #openmorning
This half term, our creative crafting course, run by our friends at Feltybeecrafts, is bringing a little bit of the seaside indoors. Children are creating their own seaside collages — perfect for exploring colours, textures and using creativity and imagination. A fun, relaxing way to spend the holidays and a lovely chance for children to make something special. Holidays don’t have to be ordinary — take a look to see what’s on offer at Easter here: highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/holiday-activity-clubs/
Children enjoyed exploring character and emotion through drama at our Performing Arts club this half term. With plenty of laughter and imagination, they experimented with facial expression and storytelling as well as singing and choreography, building confidence, creativity and communication skills in a fun and inspiring environment. If you’re thinking ahead to Easter, we’ve got some amazing clubs running. Head to the link in our bio to see what’s on offer. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #HolidayFun #creatvity #holidayclubs #performingarts #halfterm
Having the spent the morning outdoors enjoying some sports and games, our Multi Activities holiday club slowed the pace with a creative workshop inspired by Lunar New Year. The children enjoyed making Chinese-style lanterns, combining hands-on crafts with an opportunity to explore culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #HolidayClub #HalfTerm #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear #Creativity
Are you considering educational opportunities outside of London? Join us for an evening of discussion at our Annual Drinks Reception on Wednesday 11th March at Beaufort House Chelsea. This special event is designed for parents with children under 10 who are exploring the advantages of a country school education. Hear from our experts representing six renowned prep and senior schools over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere: Highfield and Brookham School Hanford School Dorset Ludgrove School Downe House School Marlborough College Tonbridge School Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore what a country school can offer your family. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Lskanj #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices
After a busy morning of games and outdoor adventures, the children on our ever popular Multi Activities holiday club took a quiet moment to make some #lunarnewyear-inspired Chinese-style lanterns, enjoying a hands-on experience that blended craft, culture and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #lunarnewyear #creatvity #holidayclubs #halfterm
Raising the Future: An Event That Matters Curriculum reform is coming — but our children can’t afford to wait. Join us for Raising the Future, an inspiring conference exploring how schools, parents and leaders can prepare young people for a rapidly changing world. • Insightful talks • Future ready thinking • Meaningful conversation If you care about future-ready education, this event is for you. Tickets available now. Head to the link in our bio to book. #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership @bedalesschool
From chopping veggies for coleslaw to baking muffins and flipping pancakes, our cookery holiday club has been full of hands-on learning and fun. Easter bookings are now open, do take a look to see what we have on offer. ➡️ highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/holiday-activity-clubs/ #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayClubs #CookingFun #SchoolHolidays
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
Teamwork tastes better! Our holiday club chefs are whipping up blueberry oats, ham and cheese pancakes, muffins and more and learning, cooking and helping friends along the way. If you are thinking ahead to the Easter holidays, go to the link in our bio to see what’s on offer. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #HolidayFun #Teamwork #CookingTogether
Happy Lunar New Year from Highfield and Brookham. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. A year full of energy, adventure and new beginnings. Wishing all our pupils, families and staff a joyful year ahead full of strength, curiosity and opportunity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse2026
On Friday 20th March, we invite you to experience Highfield and Brookham at our Open Morning. Meet our inspiring staff, tour the school with our pupils and discover a community where academic excellence sits alongside curiosity, kindness and confidence and a real focus on the future. Reserve your place here bit.ly/4bPKuSK #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The rain may have held off, but the mud was relentless! Each and every competitor in our annual cross country event showed such resilience and determination from start to finish. Well done all and have a great half term. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry @parkside_prep @amesburyschool @edgeboroughschool @barfieldschool @aldroschool @rgsprep @churchersjunior @camelsdaleprimaryschool @barrowhillsschool @feltonfleetschool @hoebridgeschool @hallgroveschool @twyfordschool @westbournehouseschool
Are you a London-based parent thinking ahead about your child’s education? Curious about the benefits of educating outside London? Join us for an informal drinks reception on Wednesday 11th March at @beauforthousechelsea, exploring countryside school options beyond the capital. Our Head, Suzannah Cryer, will be joined by senior representatives from @hanfordprepschool @ludgrove_school @downe_house @marlboroughcollege @tonbridge.school for an open discussion designed to help families make confident, informed choices. Places are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to ask the experts. 👉 Book via the link in our bio. #EducatingOutsideLondon #CountrySchoolBenefits #ChildrensEducation #LondonKids #LondonMums #LondonDads #LondonFamily #LondonParenting #LondonParents #CountrySchoolEducation #Parenting #EducationalJourney #InformedChoices Talk Education
Today we welcomed runners from Amesbury School, Edgeborough School, Barfield School, Aldro, RGS Prep School, Camelsdale Primary School, Barrow Hills School, Feltonfleet School, Hoe Bridge, Twyford School, Hampshire, Westbourne House School, Parkside School, Hall Grove School, Churcher’s College for our annual cross country event. The rain held off, but conditions remained challenging but all the competitors showed true grit and remarkable resilience through relentless mud. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #crosscountry
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
It was such a joy to watch our Years 1–3 pupils take to the stage for their Spring Concert. Performing before an audience builds confidence, communication and creativity and our youngest musicians had all three in abundance. Such a wonderful concert enjoyed by parents and teachers alike. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #music #preprepmusic
Year 3 are exploring the modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation. Using Chromebooks, they’ve been researching temples, artifacts, capitals, populations food and currencies. Along the way, they’re using key skills like problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they’ll turn all this fascinating research into their own fact files. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Year 3 are researching modern Spanish-speaking countries that evolved from the Mayan civilisation using Chromebooks. They’ve been discovering temples, artifacts, places to visit and key information such as capital cities, populations and currencies. Through this hands-on project, the children are developing skills such as research, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and communication. Next, they will use all their findings to create their own detailed fact files, combining knowledge and creativity in a fun, engaging way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #year3
Our Early Years children celebrated Lunar New Year by making a tasty stir fry together. This hands-on activity helped them explore the wider world while practising teamwork, listening and problem-solving. Everyone loved tasting their creation! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #LunarNewYear2026
Our Early Years children had a wonderful morning together exploring how #lunarnewyear2026 is celebrated. They loved dragon dancing, making beautiful lanterns and trying some delicious Chinese cookery. Learning through fun and celebration, they practised important skills like teamwork, listening, creativity and fine motor coordination. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
A brilliant way to finish the season for our U13 boys as they secured a win against Aldro. Teamwork, smiles and kit that will need the whole summer to recover! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby
What a way to end the rugby season — a big win, even bigger smiles and a lot of mud. A fantastic game against @aldroschool where the boys really showed their teamwork, grit and resilience. We’re so proud of them. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #rugby
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Highfield and Brookham has been named in @talkeducation’s Top 250 Schools in the UK. Talk Education takes into account a broad range of criteria including teaching and learning, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities. To be included in what their experts consider the best of the best is a wonderful achievement. Curious to find out why? Join us at our next Open Morning, head to the link in our bio to book. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
On #nspccnumberday our nursery children have been thinking carefully about the world of numbers. Activities such as today’s pizza toppings support early number confidence, encouraging children to think, problem-solve and explore mathematical ideas in a meaningful, hands-on way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex