Easons Green, Lewes Road, Framfield, East Sussex TN22 5RE
10 reasons to choose Annan School
Main point of differentiation
With a Schoolsmith Score® of 72, Annan School is a Froebel inspired small school near Framfield with an emphasis on independent child-led learning, collaborative learning, and outdoor learning.
School fundamentals
Annan School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Annan School fees are £3,680 +VAT per term (2023/24).
Average class size
Annan School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 14.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Annan School leavers are local independent schools (70% of leavers) and state schools (30% of leavers).
The Annan School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum, and is thematic for all year groups, linking humanities, science and arts subjects. Curriculum also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. Teaching reflects Froebelian principles which emphasise learning through play, pupil-led learning, collaboration, the outdoors, and experiential learning. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. All pupils spend half a day per week in Forest School. Residential trip for Year 5/6.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for music and Forest School throughout.
Sport at Annan School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
The Arts at Annan School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama and dance are part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 4.30pm.
Find another school near Annan School
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School (6.9 miles); Lewes Old Grammar Junior School (10.5 miles).
Blackboys Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles); Barcombe Church of England Primary School (8.3 miles); Newick Church of England Primary School (8.5 miles).
Bede’s School (6.8 miles); Mayfield School (9.3 miles); Lewes Old Grammar School (10.3 miles).
Uckfield Community Technology College (4.2 miles); Heathfield Community College (7.4 miles); Priory School (8.5 miles).