Griffin House School provides an outstanding education in a happy and nurturing environment where every pupil is exceptionally well cared for.
Welcome to Griffin House Preparatory School
At Griffin House we place great value on giving pupils the opportunity to flourish in all areas of school life. Throughout the school, we promote an atmosphere where a high level of achievement is valued. We aim to create a sense of happiness and warmth in which pupils are motivated to work and play to the best of their abilities. Both inside and outside the classroom, we generate a sense of vitality based on the principle that learning is fun.
The needs of our pupils are central to all that we do and we know that their success, both now and in the future, will be built on foundations of happiness and security and so we tailor our teaching to the needs of every child.
Our small class sizes and individualised learning environment ensures that your child will be given the attention and support they deserve to excel and have an exceptional education. Our dedicated teaching staff provide a wealth of opportunities for every child to find their passion and reach their potential in the classroom, on the sports field, in the arts and as caring and kind human beings. We are proud of our excellent local reputation and our ability to unlock your child’s full potential, preparing them for the next stage in their academic life.
We consider ourselves to be very privileged that parents have entrusted us with the care and education of their children and we value the contribution that parents make to the life of the school. Griffin House is a very happy community and I would be delighted and privileged to show you around our school and talk to you about how wonderful it is!
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HEADTEACHER'S WELCOME
At Griffin House School, our curriculum and class sizes allow our teachers to focus their attention on your child as an individual and ensure they feel comfortable, safe and valued as we know that this will help them reach their full potential.
We guide our pupils to become respectful, curious and tolerant, with the ability to learn independently and engage joyfully in their learning. We also encourage our pupils to grow as a whole person, ensuring they develop self-confidence and become thoughtful and valuable members of the community.
We guide our pupils to become respectful, curious and tolerant, with the ability to learn independently and engage joyfully in their learning. We also encourage our pupils to grow as a whole person, ensuring they develop self-confidence and become thoughtful and valuable members of the community.
Our pupils consistently surpass our high expectations and ultimately leave Griffin House School as capable and confident individuals ready to continue their educational journey. I would be delighted to welcome you to Griffin House School so you can see for yourself all our incredible school has to offer.
Please do come and visit us at an open morning or book an appointment via email secretary@griffinhouseprepschool.co.uk or by calling ….
With best wishes,
MRS. JOANNA LEACH
Headteacher (MA, B ED (HONS), NPQH)
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Last week, our Reception children had a very special swimming session in their pyjamas! They learned how to stay safe around water, the importance of staying calm, and why it’s always key to listen to an adult. Swimming in wet clothes showed them just how tricky it can be - what a valuable and eye opening experience!🛟💧
#WaterSafetyWeek #LearningThroughExperience #GriffinHousePrep #PrepSchoolLife
Our KS2 Pupils have been making the most of the sunshine today as they rehearse with enthusiasm and focus for their upcoming performance! We can’t wait to see all their hard work come to life on stage next week! 🎭☀️
#PerformancePrep #LearningThroughDrama #KS2Play #GriffinHousePrep #PrepSchoolLife #CreativeCurriculum
Many congratulations to members of our senior coding club who successfully coded a computer program that was run on the International Space Station!
The children worked hard over a number of weeks on their code, as part of Mission Zero 2024-2025. They wrote a program to display a personalised image for the astronauts on the ISS to see, as they went about their daily tasks. The children were delighted to receive their certificates in assembly today, which gave them the coordinates so they could find out exactly where the ISS was, when their program ran!
Well done!
The project was organised by the ESA in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation!
https://astro-pi.org/mission-zero
#CodingClub #MissionZero #InternationalSpaceStation #AstroPi #GriffinHousePrepSchool
Year 4 & 5 had a fantastic adventure at @zslwhipsnadezoo ! From playful penguins to swooping birds over their heads, our children were reminded of how fascinating the natural world is!🦒
#ZooTrip #WhipsnadeZoo #PrepSchoolLife #GriffinHouse #BuckinghamshirePrep
A taste of Reception!🍽️
As some of our Preschoolers begin thinking about their move to Reception, they were recently introduced to dining in the main hall as part of their transition journey. They were wonderfully behaved and well mannered - what a fantastic step towards their next chapter!🌟
#transitiontoreception #schoolready #griffinhouseschool #prepschoollife #preschooltransition
Senior Coding Club had a fantastic time last week exploring the BBC Microbit. They used the Microbits to create step counters, dice, pet hamsters and created a tug of war game!
#CodingClub #GriffinHouseSchool #BuckinghamshireMums #PrepSchoolLife #BBCMicrobit
Our Year 4’s enjoyed an unforgettable overnight bushcraft adventure in Badminton Woods! The children built shelters, learnt how to light fires safely, set traps, and embrace the excitement of sleeping under canvas with their friends.🏕️🪵
Along the way, they developed valuable life skills, including the all important tasks of washing up! The camp leaders praised their excellent behaviours and teamwork, making it a truly special experience. A big thank you to Mrs McLarty, Mr Nethercott and Mrs Webb for their amazing support throughout the trip!
#BushcraftAdventure #OutdoorLearning ##BadmintonWoods #SchoolTrip #GriffinHousePrep #PrepSchoolBuckinghamshire
Welcome back, Griffin House! We hope our children, parents and staff had a restful half-term break. Here are a few snippets from Year 6’s amazing Dorset adventure - kayaking to Brownsea Island, cliff climbing, totem pole jumps and woodland fun!🍃🧗♂️🛶
#Year6Residential #GriffinHousePrep #PrepSchoolLife
FROM OUR INSPECTION REPORT
“The school values are reflected in the everyday language of the classroom, displays and assembly themes. They are well known and pupils try to enact them by having integrity, showing resilience and respect to all their own and the wider community”
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE 2024
