Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5NY
10 simple reasons to choose Barrow Hills School
Independent prep school and nursery in Witley, Godalming.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Roman Catholic.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of King Edward's School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,600 (Rec) to £5,595 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Barrow Hills School
Schoolsmith Score®; 84.
One of the best independent prep schools in Godalming and one of the 5 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 15.3 pupils per class and 10.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Barrow Hills School pupils are one of 20 independent day and boarding schools at both 11+ entry and at 13. The number of pupils staying on to Year 8 is shifting from 60% of pupils to 40%. The most popular destination is King Edward's School Witley, a partner school, accounting for 25% of leavers, on average. Prior's Field and Churcher's College account for 15% of leavers each, on average. 20%-30% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 5.
The Prism scheme encourages participation in extra curricular activities. Pupils participate in the Forest School programme to Year 4. Outdoor learning continues for Years 5 to 8.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. Three choirs, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Barrow Hills School
Independent Prep Schools
St Hilary's School (3.7 miles); Aldro School (4.8 miles); St Ives School (5.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Busbridge Church of England Junior School (4.1 miles); St James Primary School, Elstead (4.9 miles); Holy Trinity Pewley Down School (8.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King Edward's School, Witley (1.7 miles); Charterhouse (4.5 miles); Prior's Field School (4.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Rodborough Technology College (1 mile); Godalming College (3.4 miles); Woolmer Hill School (7.2 miles).