EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SOMERHILL …
WE GROW AMAZING PEOPLE
The “ best of both worlds ”, the “ ideal mix ”, the “ place I always dreamt of finding ” - these are just some of the comments we often hear from our parents and visitors .
Somerhill is a beautifully unique independent prep school , set within a 400-year-old Jacobean mansion and surrounded by 150 acres of glorious parkland . We make the most of our amazing setting and oodles of outdoor space , with our happy , sometimes muddy , but always joyful children exploring and learning outside . This is a fundamental aspect of Somerhill , where you can truly witness development , learning , collaboration and teamwork happening , every day . Or you can just close your eyes and listen to the laughter of our children .
Our philosophy is straightforward : happy children want to learn , and this is a ‘ get stuck into everything ’ kind of place , where becoming good at something becomes catching . A good score at cricket can help your maths , winning a music competition can encourage you to audition for the school play , put your name forward to be a prefect , or put your hand up in class . Amazing people with self-confidence is what we are proud to develop here at Somerhill .
Perhaps our most endearing quality is our unique structure . We have one way of living , but two ways of learning . We are all together in the classroom ; girls and boys from the ages of 2 - 7 . At this crucial age , playing and learning are often synonymous , and the environment is one of uninhibited development .
From ages 7 - 13 , we split our classroom learning into boys and girls separately . It is now universally accepted that boys and girls learn differently , at a different pace and
in different ways . Therefore , we structure our unique school accordingly . But the moment classes finish – at break , at lunch and during games , sports and activities , we are all together . From morning drop off to the end of the day pick up , we are a community of happy , joyful and confident learners , where every day we grow amazing people .
We host three Open Mornings in October , March and June each year , or you can book a private tour via our friendly and helpful admissions team . Come and visit us and see for yourself why we say : “ this really is some school !” We think you ’ ll be amazed at what Somerhill has to offer .
admissions @ somerhill . org 01732 375951
www . somerhill . org
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