Hatherop Castle School is a mixed preparatory day and boarding school for children between the ages of 2.5 and 13, preparing them for Common Entrance and Scholarship Examinations for Senior School entry. Boarders are admitted from the age of 7 into a family-run boarding house with caring and experienced staff. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects and the classes are deliberately kept small.
There are a variety of sports, games and out of school activities including riding, pottery and drama. The aim of the School is to help each pupil to fulfil his or her academic potential and to become a considerate and caring young person. The School prides itself on its friendly atmosphere. Set in beautiful Cotswold countryside with excellent facilities, Hatherop Castle School offers an education based on traditional values joined with modern techniques and up-to-date teaching.
French is taught from the age of 6, Computing and Technology from the age of 8. A special needs room, the 'Wordsworth Room', is well-equipped for children with learning difficulties or those who are working ahead. They receive individual tuition from specially qualified staff.
The Prep School has its own Nursery located securely within its own area and where the children enjoy the benefits of a self-contained unit.
The School has a strong music and drama department and regular concerts and productions are arranged. Children can learn any musical instrument and are encouraged to join the School orchestra as soon as they are able. A large musical production is always produced in the summer term. There is a full sports fixture list for all pupils and regular inter-house and school events. A new art studio and gallery opened in June 1996 houses regular displays by local artists. This facility gives scope for all children to excel in this area and art scholarships to senior school are regularly obtained by our pupils. A drama studio and workshop was opened in the summer of 1996. A newly refurbished library and new technology rooms were added in 1997.
