Wycliffe Prep School promotes a pioneering spirit and encourages individuals to flourish through a challenging academic curriculum, and extra-curricular activities in these key academic years from ages 7–13.
Wycliffe Prep started a new chapter in its prestigious history with the appointment of Mrs Helena Grant as Head in September 2020.
Mrs Grant’s arrival coincided with exciting new developments at the Prep School, based in the Cotswolds. The 3+ Nursery Class officially started within the Early Years building. The proximity of the Nursery Class to Reception helps children confidently start their first day at school. While other refurbishment work including the resurfacing of our Astroturf pitch has been invaluably used for Hockey and other sports.
“I believe in childhood. I believe in fun, being outdoors and active as much as possible, getting messy, exploring and holding onto that wonderful sense of curiosity into the early teenage years. And that is why I chose to work here,” Mrs Grant explains.
“Wycliffe offers a robust academic offering which challenges individuals and encourages enquiry and a desire to learn. At the same time, young people need a strong emotional awareness and resilience which underpins their knowledge and understanding of themselves.
“My vision for the school is clear – strong academics, a range of opportunities to challenge and inspire all children and a personalised pastoral care system to support all in our community,” says Mrs Grant. “I plan to continue the strong sense of the individual and the pioneering spirit which enables us to write our own story – hopefully a varied, adventurous and satisfying one.”
We celebrate diversity, and in our beautiful countryside Cotswold grounds, children have the freedom to explore and be themselves in a caring school community. Our Prep School lays the foundations for pupils to thrive, and prepare themselves for Senior School; fostering a lifelong enjoyment of education and preparing them for an interconnected world.
With small classes and a high pupil-to-teacher ratio, we can give highly personalised attention to the learning of your son or daughter with all ages catered for. We understand that every pupil has different needs and small class sizes mean we can tailor teaching to meet your child’s requirements.
The care, security, welfare and happiness of our pupils comes first, as we believe that a happy child, free from worry, will learn and achieve more. While this is something we have always been passionate about, the pandemic has highlighted this even more so and we are even more passionate about ensuring the well-being of our pupils is looked after in a variety of ways.
From sport to performing arts, our facilities and specialist staff mean we can deliver a diverse, challenging extra-curricular programme to suit all pupils with something on offer for everyone. Wraparound care is also included, which means Day pupils can undertake activities after school; ideal for busy families.
Our Prep School is split into two stages: Middle Prep and Upper Prep. This allows pupils to develop in a structured, well-rounded way; following a broad curriculum at each stage.
Find out what a typical day looks like at our Middle Prep School and Upper Prep School.
A place where children can revel in their childhood and at the same time are given a foundation on which to build, question, challenge and endeavour … a small Prep with big ideas.
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