Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JW
10 simple reasons to choose Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Independent prep school and nursery in Ticknall, Derby.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Dame Catherine Harpur's School fees are £2,330 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best independent prep schools in Derby and one of the 5 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 6.3 pupils per class and 6.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Dame Catherine Harpur's School pupils are local independent and state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School provides support to home-educated children, including specific lessons and social opportunities.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 5 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Pupils participate in charitable events or fund raising for public benefit.
Find another school near Dame Catherine Harpur's School
Independent Prep Schools
Repton Prep (2.6 miles); St Wystan's School (4.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Repton Primary School (3.9 miles); Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School (4.9 miles); Homefields Primary School (5.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Repton School (4.4 miles); Derby High School (9.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Chellaston Academy (5.2 miles); Landau Forte College (9.6 miles); Littleover Community School (10.2 miles).