Headley, Newbury

Berkshire

Tel: 01635 268 242

www.cheamschool.com

registrar@cheamschool.co.uk

Ages: prep: 8-13 (plus pre-prep and nursery)

157 boys, 135 girls

Admissions Procedure: Schools hold four "familiarisation days" for groups of up to ten 7 year olds under the wacthful eye of the head of juniors - a gentle assessment; parents come too and meet the head. Not all year groups are full and there is often place for the odd child 'further up the school'.

Children go on to: Boys to Marlborough, Sheborne, Stowe, St Edward's Oxford, Wellington, Eton, Harrow, Radley, Winchester plus others. Girls (mostly at 13) to Downe House, Marlborough, Cheltenham Ladies', Sherborne Girls', St Mary's Calne, and Ascot, Heathfield, St Edward's Oxford.

Fees: £4,965-£7,330

Head Teacher: Mr Mark R Johnson

Admissions Contact: Mrs Amanda Arkwright

Further Information claims to be the oldest of all prep schools tracing its history back to 1645. Set in gloriously well-kept grounds with an elegant terraced garden. Boarding accommodation completely renovated in recent years. Wide range of the usual sports on offer, but also polo (courtsey of Lord Lloyd Webber - 20+ players) and fencing, the latter with streams of ribbons and cupboards full of cups for each house. Notably good tennis. Manners well taken care of and the school operates a fierce anti-bullying policy.

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