The Lower School is situated in Liverpool Road within walking distance of Chester city centre. It comprises two spacious Victorian houses set in beautiful, landscaped grounds. A large playing field, tennis courts and an indoor heated swimming pool are all on site.
Our aim is to create a happy, caring atmosphere in which learning can flourish and each girl can reach her full potential.
We provide a forward-looking yet traditional subject-based education, which ensures a sound foundation for learning and for secondary education. A good grounding in the '3 R's' forms an essential basis for the wide, stimulating curriculum, which includes Science, Technology, History, Geography, Religious Education, Music, Art, Drama, Ceramics, Physical Education, Swimming and Information Technology.
Girls are admitted into the Preparatory Department at the age of four by assessment, and they transfer to the Junior Department at eight years of age.
In the Preparatory Department, classes are small, ensuring that all children receive individual attention. Classrooms are attractive and well-equipped, each containing its own computer. There are also extensive reference and fiction libraries. Children are assessed at Key Stages One and Two of the National Curriculum, and regular feedback is given to parents.
The junior girls participate in a varied programme of extra-curricular activities, such as orchestra, choir, sports practices and country dancing, and all girls enjoy subject-related and cultural visits. Representative teams play inter-school matches and tournaments in all major sports. The regular intake from the Preparatory Department is augmented by girls from Local Authority schools and independent preparatory schools in the Cheshire, North Wales and Wirral areas.
