Harecroft Hall is a family run coeducational school taking children from 2 to 16 years old. Set in 11 acres of grounds on the western side of the Lake District National Park, Harecroft offers high standards of academic and sporting achievement and is particularly supportive to the needs of the individual. It has a flourishing Nursery (boys and girls aged 2-5 years), and children can join the Main School at age 4. There are well equipped Science Laboratories and in 1994 a new Information Technology Centre was opened. French is taught from the age of 7, and German in the upper Forms. A graduate staff of 16 ensures a high staff:pupil ratio and scholarships are won regularly to public schools. The School runs three minibuses enabling children to take in the opportunities of the Lake District, and outdoor pursuits are an integral part of life at Harecroft. Pupils are to be prepared for GCSE examinations in thirteen subjects. The School has an integrated development plan to further increase facilities. The School possesses its own gymnasium, as well as playing fields for athletics and team games (hockey, football, netball and tennis) and time at the weekends is devoted to fell-walking, canoeing, sailing and orienteering, for which the locality is ideally suited. Full reports are sent to parents at the end of each term and mini-reports and assessments at half-termly intervals. The School offers a reduction in fees for children of service personnel and there are also a number of scholarships and assisted places available. Tests and interviews are held in March, but the Headmaster is always pleased to welcome visitors at any time. The School prides itself on its friendly atmosphere allowing each child to reach their academic, social and physical potential. A full Prospectus is available.
