Dean Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9BD
10 simple reasons to choose Herries Preparatory School
Independent prep school and nursery in Cookham Dean, Maidenhead.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Herries Preparatory School fees range from £3,281 (Rec) to £3,847 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Herries Preparatory School
Schoolsmith Score®; 76.
One of the best independent prep schools in Maidenhead and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 16.6 pupils per class and 11.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Herries Preparatory School pupils are a mix of grammar, comprehensive, and independent schools. About one third of pupils go on to a grammar school.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There are also some extra-curricular academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages and science throughout.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure). Woodland learning scheme.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music, and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir (all of Years 3-6 participate) and one or two instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Herries Preparatory School
Independent Prep Schools
St Piran's School, Maidenhead (5.3 miles); Claires Court Junior Schools (5.7 miles); Highfield Preparatory School (6.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cookham Dean Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles); Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cookham (1.9 miles); Spinfield School (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wycombe Abbey School (5.7 miles); Claires Court Schools (6.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (2.4 miles); John Hampden Grammar School (4.9 miles); Wycombe High School (5 miles).