Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 3)

'Starting in Reception, pupils benefit from stimulating classrooms and a well-resourced adjacent outside area. Provision for creative development is good and physical skills are promoted through gymnastics, dance, games and swimming' - ISI

At the Pre-Prep of Bilton Grange, all our pupils are valued, encouraged and appropriately challenged. They are stretched but not stressed in their tasks, which are carefully designed, structured and delivered with sensitivity. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum taking into account the age and experience of the child; whilst it is based on the National Curriculum, we take advantage of opportunities to expand and explore beyond its constraints.

The Pre-Prep department of Bilton Grange is housed in a welcoming, well-resourced Edwardian building on the school campus. Here the children spend their first four years of school life in a safe and caring environment.

We pride ourselves on being a lively, ‘family', Christian community and the Pre-Prep is a friendly, open and happy place with a strong sense of purpose. Proudly wearing their first school uniform, the boys and girls join us at the age of four in Reception moving through Year 1 (ages 5 – 6), Year 2 (ages 6 – 7) and Year 3 (ages 7 – 8) after which they progress on to the Prep Department.

Enjoying the benefits of small classes, high academic standards, exceptional facilities and spacious outdoor play areas, the children are encouraged from their earliest years to explore all the learning opportunities open to them here. All our children sit down with their teachers to enjoy a healthy home cooked lunch.

Our supportive team of highly qualified and experienced staff ensures that every child receives individual attention and experiences a happy introduction to school life.

In bright colourful surroundings, children develop the essential skills in reading, writing and mathematics, extend their use of language and are also introduced to French and computer skills. With plenty of opportunity for imaginative play, creative and physical activities as well as investigation and experimentation, children thrive. Most of all, they enjoy coming to school as they develop the enthusiasm and confidence to face all that is new.