The Manor Preparatory School is an IAPS day school for girls aged 3 to 11 and boys aged 3 to 7. Architect designed classrooms have recently been built round an 18th century manor house and farm buildings. Fifteen acres of ground provide the children with ideal playing space.
The aim of the school is to create a happy, stimulating atmosphere in which every child can develop to the full.
A well-qualified staff teach a full range of subjects. Boys are prepared for entry to preparatory schools and girls for the Common Entrance Examination or for entrance examinations to local secondary schools.
The curriculum is broad. Science, Information Technology, Art, Design, Technology, Music, Physical Education and Modern Languages are all taught by specialists. All subjects have specialist teaching in the final two years of the preparatory department.
Computers are used throughout the school.
There are two school orchestras, 4 choirs, 5 chamber groups, and it is possible to learn almost any musical instrument as an optional extra.
Enthusiastic games teaching includes swimming throughout the year and skilled coaching in netball, football, tennis, short-tennis, athletics and other summer sports. Teams represent the school in all the above sports.
As an optional extra supervised prep sessions run on four afternoons a week from 4.00 - 5.30pm. Children are given tea before working or playing quietly and enjoying organised activities. There is also a range of after school clubs the children can join.
Bus transport is arranged for pupils travelling from surrounding areas.
The school promotes close co-operation between parents and teachers. Parents' Evenings are a regular feature. 'The Friends of The Manor' is an association run by parents to welcome new families and to support the school.
