Pendell Court, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4QJ
10 reasons to choose The Hawthorns School
Top line
The Hawthorns School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 84. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Redhill and one of the 5 best primary schools for 5 miles.
School fundamentals
The Hawthorns School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 6 months and 13 years. It is a Christian school, open to all faiths and none. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school and is a member of the Caterham School group. The Hawthorns School fees range from £4,575 +VAT (Rec) to £6,760 +VAT per term (2024/25).
Average class size
The Hawthorns School has three classes per year to Year 6, two from Year 7, and an average class size of 19 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for most Year 8 Hawthorns School leavers are one of 20 independent day and boarding schools. 40% of pupils win awards and scholarships. About 30-40% of pupils leave after Year 6.
The Hawthorns School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHEE, French, Spanish, Latin. In Years 7 and 8 the school blends a more skills based curriculum, The Hawthorns Compass Curriculum, with the core ISEB curriculum subjects (maths, English, science) and senior school entrance curricula. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 6. Outdoor Education timetabled for all pupils, including Forest School for pre-prep.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 7.
Sport at The Hawthorns School
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in football, sailing, swimming.
The Arts at The Hawthorns School
Art, drama, and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Six choirs, string orchestra and 7 instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 7.15am to 6.00pm. Minibus service.
Find another school near The Hawthorns School
Oakhyrst Grange School (3.5 miles); Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School (5 miles); Caterham Preparatory School (5.8 miles).
St John’s Primary School (3.1 miles); St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School, Godstone (4.8 miles); Oasis Academy Byron (5.4 miles).
Caterham School (3.9 miles); Reigate Grammar School (4.7 miles); Dunottar School (4.8 miles).
Royal Alexandra and Albert School (3.5 miles); St Bede’s School (3.8 miles); Reigate School (4.6 miles).