Ethos & Values
To offer a broad, stimulating curriculum that helps each and every child to develop and to fulfil their potential, both within and beyond the classroom.
To provide a happy and stimulating environment in which every child feels safe, valued and cared for.
To encourage the traditional values of courtesy, honesty and hard work, together with a sense of responsibility and consideration for others.
To promote an inclusive environment based on core British values and a Christian ethos.
To prepare children successfully for transfer to a wide range of senior schools.
An inclusive environment based on core British values and a Christian ethos.
Head Teacher's Message
Welcomes visitors; emphasizes St Hugh’s as a leading day and boarding independent prep school and nursery for ages 2–13; highlights partnership with families, development of individual talents, and the balance of wellbeing with academic progress; invites to visit and see the school in action.
Extracurriculars
Sports
Hockey
Rugby
Netball
Soccer
Rounders
Cricket
Cross Country
Athletics
Swimming
Facilities
spacious modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards (average class size 14)
extensive Library with a wide range of authors
Music School with auditorium and practice rooms
large Hall with stage and lighting
excellent ICT provision with an extensive network and wireless laptops/tablets
dedicated areas for Art and Pottery; Craft and Design Technology; Home Economics and Textiles
two dedicated science labs
indoor swimming pool (weekly swimming lessons; nursery twice weekly)
extensive sports fields for rugby, football, rounders and athletics
purpose built all-weather pitch for hockey and tennis
woods and a tipi for weekly Forest School sessions
homely boarding accommodation
large dining room with family-style meals
extensive adventure playground
nature pond with outdoor science facilities
Curriculum Highlights
Literacy and Numeracy are core curriculum staples at all ages.
From Years 1–2, specialist teaching in Forest Schools, ICT, Music, PE, Science and Swimming.
From Year Three, breadth includes Maths, English, Science, Art, Drama, Music, French, Humanities, and over four hours of swimming, PE and team sports each week.
From Year Five, History, Geography, Design Technology, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish and Latin), Religious Studies, and over five hours of swimming, PE and team sports.
In Years Seven and Eight, a very broad range of subjects including Drama, Food Technology, Foreign Languages (French and either Spanish or Latin), Music, Textiles, in preparation for transfer to senior schools.
Wraparound Care
Breakfast Club: Yes
After-School Care: Yes
Breakfast Club from 7:40am; After School Club runs from 3:30pm – 5:20pm and includes a cooked tea.
Financial Information
Scholarships: Available
Bursaries: Available