Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire CW4 8BT
10 simple reasons to choose Terra Nova School
Independent prep school and nursery in Holmes Chapel, Crewe.
For pupils aged 2.5 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day and boarding school. The only mainstream boarding facility in Cheshire. Around 10% of pupils board, all are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 3.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Terra Nova School fees range from £3,726 (Rec) to £5,170 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Terra Nova School
Schoolsmith Score®; 84.
One of the best independent prep schools in Crewe and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 16.5 pupils per class and 8.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for pupils who leave Terra Nova School at the end of Year 6 are a Cheshire or Manchester independent day school. Of the two thirds of pupils who stay on till Year 8, 75% go on to a boarding school, 25% to an independent day school.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It is a thematic curriculum to Year 4 and also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, German, Latin. Outdoor learning programme. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, languages and music throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School packages its curriculum as the 'Terra Nova Baccalaureate'; a scheme of learning with milestones against eight life skills.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in sailing, shooting.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and a third take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 2 choirs, orchestra and some instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Facility for occasional boarding.
Find another school near Terra Nova School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: The Ryleys School (8 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls, Infants & Juniors (8.3 miles); Yorston Lodge School (8.4 miles). Boarding: Chetham's School of Music, Junior department (22.6 miles); The Yarlet School (32.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Goostrey Community Primary School (1.8 miles); Holmes Chapel Primary School (3.2 miles); Chelford Church of England Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Alderley Edge School for Girls (8.3 miles); The King's School in Macclesfield (9.6 miles); Beech Hall School (10.4 miles). Boarding: Chetham's School of Music (22.6 miles); The Hammond (27.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (3.8 miles); Wilmslow High School (8.1 miles); Sandbach School (8.2 miles).