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Our Prep School

Our Prep school education is more than just preparing your child for their time at senior school. It is a time for challenge, excitement and fun. It is a period of discovery, where your child will determine who they want to be while they are cared for in a safe and secure environment. We are an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 8-13. We’re located in 175 acres of stunning grounds within the South Downs National Park in Liphook, and welcome families from across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey.

Prep school is, of course, a time of assessment and exams. This cannot be avoided. However, our exceptional teachers will carefully manage this time. They will ensure your child doesn’t simply focus on this part of their educational journey. It’s important that we work together to ensure that their love of learning remains and their carefully nurtured flame is not extinguished.

The process of self-discovery that your child will go through will also lead them to important points such as senior school applications. Our highly-experienced Senior Leadership Team will guide you through this journey. A Highfield and Brookham education gifts you exceptional choice as we feed more than 30 of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country. This means we can help your child find the right school for them. We have made the progressive decision to move away from the full Common Entrance syllabus but remain with Common Entrance in the core subjects. This has allowed us to create a bespoke curriculum that focuses on the essential skills that we know senior schools and future employers are seeking in young adults. Our promise to you is that your child will leave Year 8 as an adaptable, resilient and independent young person ready for the world ahead.

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An excellent and very broad educational experience, combined with first-class pastoral care, great facilities in a wonderfully inspiring location.

Lessons

Our Prep school timetable is a one-week timetable consisting of eight 45-minute lessons a day. To maximise your child’s learning time the timetable has been curated to ensure they move around our specialist facilities in a logical order meaning precious time is spent in lessons rather than moving from one to the next.

To help your child develop the ability to self-critique in a constructive manner they will attend a weekly study skills lesson. Your child will have the opportunity to carry out this new-found skill by reflecting and commenting on their end-of-term progress reports. We provide many real-life opportunities like this for your child to put all of their knowledge and skills into practice. This helps to consolidate their learning as well as give meaning and context to their education.

Our specialist subject teachers in drama, music, games, PE, modern foreign languages, design technology, art and digital literacy teach all Prep school children. Our specialist facilities provide the perfect learning environment for these subjects. In addition, in Year 5 and Year 6 your child will be taught by a subject specialist in science where lessons are conducted in one of our three science labs. They also have an additional new subject added to their timetable – Latin. Our highly-experienced key stage specialist teachers will provide the core teaching in English and maths. By Year 7 your child will be set in all subjects and taught by a subject specialist in all lessons, including wellbeing, geography and history. This ensures your child has experienced the senior school model of teaching before they reach Year 9.

To allow your child to have a focused conclusion to their learning, the day will end in the same way it began – with their form teacher. This is a crucial cog in our exceptional pastoral wheel. It allows the teacher who knows your child best to touch base with them to ensure the day delivered all it had promised. And it allows them to support your child if things didn’t quite go to plan.

There are 21 Saturdays in the academic year where children in Year 5 and above attend school, with Year 4 attending school on 17 Saturdays. Saturday mornings are filled with curriculum extension activities where children consolidate their learning and stretch their understanding. Saturday afternoons follow the traditional structure of sports fixtures which parents are warmly invited to watch every week.

Food

Growing children need wholesome food which is why we commit to having such a brilliant Catering Department. All of your child’s meals are seasonally planned, freshly prepared and cooked on site. Morning break is at 10am – the same time for all children in the school. To ensure your child is fuelled appropriately so they can fully engage with their morning lessons they will be served a carbohydrate-based snack. This will provide them with a slow release of energy to keep them focused until lunch.

Lunch break for our Prep school children is at 12.45pm. Lunch service is staggered to ensure the dining hall feels a welcoming place for your child to eat lunch with their friends. The time your child will be called for lunch rotates throughout the week, so sometimes they will eat first and then enjoy the fresh air and sometimes the other way around. Lunch is canteen style with a wide range of tasty and nutritious food on offer to cater for all tastes. There are always hot and cold options, with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. Our bespoke menus operate on a three-week rotation and there is always a vegetarian option for those who choose to go meat free. Our aim is to feed your child but also to educate them about healthy choices and responsible eating. For example, when sweet treats and puddings are available our aim is to use reduced sugar and healthy alternatives.

To give your child that energy boost they need to see them through to the end of the day they are offered a snack during afternoon break at 3.15pm. Our approach to food is to ensure that your child has the correct levels of energy to perform well inside and outside of the classroom throughout the day.

Logistics

The Prep School Day

7.30am breakfast club (optional for day children £)
8am Gates open
8.20am Registration
10.30 am Morning break
12.40pm Lunch break
3.35pm Afternoon break
4.40pm school day ends

4.40pm After school clubs (optional)
5.50pm Clubs end
5.30pm Prep (optional for day children £)
6.30pm Supper (optional for day children £)
7pm Boarders’ evening activities
8pm Bedtime routine

Drop off

The gates at our Prep school open at 8am ready for the children to spill into their classrooms for 8.20am. Every day starts with 20 minutes of precious form time with your child’s class teacher to ensure they are set for the busy day ahead.

Our boarders enjoy a nourishing breakfast in our dining hall before the school day and our day children are invited to join them from 7.30am if they wish. We know how busy mornings can be so this option is valued by many families. Your child will be spoilt for choice for breakfast. There is always a hot option such as eggs on toast as well as cereal, porridge, yoghurt, toast and fresh fruit to kickstart their day.

After school

The school day finishes at 4.40pm but the fun doesn’t stop there. There is a full programme of after-school clubs which we actively encourage all children to take advantage of. There are four categories of clubs: physical, skill development, academic and artistic. We recommend your child tries one club from each group to fully benefit from our broad range of extra-curricular activities. Some of our clubs are run by our teachers who are passionate about a certain hobby, subject or sports and are free of charge. We also invite external professionals to run clubs such as LAMDA, Gymnastics and Golf, which do incur costs.

We offer Homework Club every day free of charge, so if there isn’t a new club your child wants to try and you need care for them after school they can stay with us until 5.30pm.

At 5.30pm our boarders head off to evening prep before heading into the Dining Hall for their homecooked supper at 6.30pm. Day children are invited to join boarders and can be collected as late as 7pm if family circumstances require it.

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Join us at Highfield and Brookham School on 28th April for Raising the Future — a landmark conference for anyone passionate about preparing children for the world ahead. While curriculum reforms won’t take effect until 2028, the world our children will enter is already changing — AI, automation and rapid social shifts are transforming the jobs of tomorrow. Education can’t wait. We’re bringing together educators, employers and policymakers for expert-led sessions, panels and actionable discussions on: • The future of GCSEs and curriculum reform • How AI is reshaping the skills children need • Essential skills — from adaptability to emotional resilience • What employers will actually be looking for Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of education. Tickets are available here: https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/raising-the-future-conference-booking/ #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership Bedales School The Skills Builder Partnership

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We’re thrilled to have been honoured with the @woodlandtrust’s prestigious Bronze Award for our commitment to outdoor learning. Head to the link in our bio to read more and discover why we have been recognised as a school community committed to nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world in every child. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #forestschool #outdoorlearning

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We’re thrilled to have been honoured with the The Woodland Trust’s prestigious Bronze Award for our commitment to outdoor learning. Click to read more and discover why we have been recognised as a community committed to nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world in every child. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #outdoorlearning #forestschool

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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

3 days ago

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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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