At Griffin House School we aim to ensure that every child can be the very best version of themselves.

Our Pre Prep is situated within the main school building and is an extremely happy, stimulating and secure environment for our pupils to continue their education whilst being able to enjoy the wonderful facilities used by the rest of the school such as the tennis court, the woods, the field and the outdoor classroom.

The Pre Prep comprises of two classrooms for Year 1 and Year 2. Both have attached cloakroom facilities and access to a rich and vibrant environment for learning. The atmosphere is bright, colourful, purposeful and welcoming. In the Pre Prep we aim to develop confident, hardworking pupils who have high self-esteem and a passion for learning. We nurture our pupils socially and pastorally so that they don’t just love school but relish the friendships they form and the wide variety of activities available to them.

The form groups are one form entry, with class sizes capped at 20. Core lessons, such as Maths and English take place in the classroom. Onsite facilities for sport and subject rooms for art, drama and music provide space for the children to be taught by experienced specialist teachers. A bright, well-equipped performing arts room, a STEAM lab and school hall are all available for the children. Homework is balanced to the ability and needs of each child at their age and stage, ensuring that the task is achievable and relevant.

Our well qualified, experienced and committed staff teach small class sizes in an environment which is caring and stimulating. We treat each child as an individual and are flexible to offer additional support or to recognise and challenge the able, gifted and talented. We encourage creative thinking and believe that it is important that our children can analyse and look at problems in different ways, applying their developing questioning and thinking skills across the curriculum.

Through close relationships with our parents, we ensure the learning process is highly effective and we are able to meet the diverse needs of our learners both academically and pastorally. We are committed to providing a firm foundation for all children in our care as they look forward to the exciting next steps in education and the challenges they will face in life.