Packwood is a leading co-educational preparatory school and is situated in 65 acres of beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of major airports and motorways. For over 100 years the school has been noted for its academic and sporting success and for preparing children well for major Public Schools. Scholarships are won to Cheltenham Ladies, Eton, Harrow, Malvern Girls College, Moreton Hall, Oundle, Rugby, Shrewsbury and Wycombe Abbey. A purpose-built music school helps the school's growing reputation for excellence in music; drama and art have been given greater emphasis of late with good results. Technology is taken by all children and there is a fully up to date computer centre with multi-media facilities. A well equipped learning support department helps those with specific learning difficulties and provides EFL when needed.
The main sports of Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Lacrosse, Cricket and Rounders are played to high standards as well as hockey (on a floodlit astroturf pitch), tennis, squash, swimming (in an outdoor heated pool) and golf. Great emphasis is placed upon a very thorough system of pastoral care. High standards of manners and behaviour are expected and the happiness and friendliness of the children is a most important goal.
Boys are accommodated in the original house and the girls live in a specially designed boarding house. The children work hard during a busy yet unpressurised school day full of work, sport, the arts and a proper measure of free time. Packwood is very much a seven day school with carefully structured weekends offering a wide variety of activities. At Packwood life is fun! All children are encouraged to set their sights high, there is a great deal of pride in achievement and a marked 'Packwood Spirit'.
