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Moulsford Prep School When making decisions about your child’s education, it is sometimes hard to think ahead – how will choices I make now affect opportunities in the future? At Moulsford Prep School, we believe in keeping options open for as long as possible to allow the child, parents and school to see how skills and interests develop. Our broad extra-curricular programme enables boys to try a huge range of activities, to explore unexpected talents and to grow in confidence as they mature. Simultaneously, the academic curriculum
encourages and stretches boys to reach their full potential through collaborative and cross-curricular projects. Teaching is geared entirely to how boys learn best, with active and outdoor learning to appeal to energetic and busy boys. Excellent relationships with a wide variety of top independent senior schools ensure Moulsford boys progress to the very best option for them: Eton, Radley, Harrow, Marlborough, Wellington, St Edwards, Bradfield and Stowe for those wishing to board, and Abingdon, Magdalen College
School, Pangbourne, Shiplake and The Oratory providing excellent day school options. Next Open Day: Friday 15th May 2020 admissions@moulsford.com
Chandlings Prep School Would your children like to ride a pony to start the day? Or go pond dipping to see nature close-up? At Chandlings Prep School, boys and girls aged 2 – 11 discover that learning happens everywhere, not just in the classroom. Activities include swimming, partaking in a diverse range of sports, team-building on the rope course, birdwatching from the hide or being creative in the food tech and DT rooms or mini-amphitheatre. Whatever they do, our results show that children are happy here. Over 80% of our
leavers get into their first choice of secondary school with 50% gaining scholarships. Please come to our Open Mornings on 25th March (Early Years) or 27th April (Meet the Head) or call to arrange your own individual tour. Located within 60 acres of beautiful grounds just five miles from Oxford, we truly are a ‘hidden gem’. Visit www.chandlings.org.uk or contact Mrs Francesca Gentili (Admissions Registrar) on 01865 730771 admissions@chandlings.org.uk.
Cranford House Cranford House Nursery School will move location this September, returning to the school’s main site to become an integral part of the Junior School. From September, Nursery pupils will enjoy a completely dedicated space based with a bespoke classroom design linked to the EYFS curriculum at the heart of Cranford House. This new home will offer superb indoor and outdoor spaces with a large, newly-designed garden echoing the fantastic outdoor facilities already available in our Reception classrooms. The excellence of our current Nursery provision will continue, whilst new ideas which the children will really benefit
from will also be incorporated. Headmaster Dr James Raymond added, “We’re very proud of the all-through school offering we have in place here at Cranford House and this move only strengthens that proposition. It will mean that Nursery School pupils can benefit even further from our school’s excellent facilities and specialist teachers. We also hope this will help simplify drop-off and pick-up times for parents with multiple children in the school.” Cranford House is situated on the Oxfordshire-Berkshire border offering a vibrant education to boys and girls aged 2-18. Rated ‘Excellent’ in all categories, their
co-educational school specialises in academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care and extracurricular opportunities for all. www. cranfordhouse.net
The Manor Preparatory School ‘To challenge, cherish and inspire’ Situated in Abingdon, the Manor Preparatory School is an outstanding independent co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 2-11. The Manor has a wonderfully happy, creative atmosphere where each individual is valued and nurtured to reach their potential. In April 17, The Manor’s ISI Inspection rated every area of the school as ‘Excellent’. Inspectors commented that “Pupils approach every day with an overwhelming passion to learn and develop.”
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Every child is encouraged to push themselves to new challenges, resulting in outstanding results academically, on the sports field, and in creative and performing arts. The school has an excellent record in ensuring leavers move onto the next school that is perfectly suited to the individual. Scholarships, awards and exhibitions feature highly in all areas. The school aims to simplify family life so offer an extensive bus service and fully flexible wraparound care.
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For further information and details of our Open days: www.manorprep.org 01235 858462 admissions@manorprep.org.
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