Life in the

Pre-Prep

What a wonderful place our Pre-Prep is. Education here is a journey of discovery and adventure. Because we want each child’s individual journey to be filled with excitement and joy, our teachers work hard to create extraordinary spaces for young children to play and learn in.

At Saint Ronan’s, a stimulating and varied curriculum is used to guide our children in exploring and gaining an understanding of the world around them. Each child is encouraged to think for him or herself and to ask the question ‘why’. Characteristics such as imagination, awareness, perseverance, cooperation, curiosity and empathy are encouraged throughout the school.

The Saint Ronan’s Pre-Prep provides the children with a wonderful opportunity to take risks in a safe environment. Our ambition is to equip our children with the skills to become active thinkers and learners, thereby allowing them to become confident about making a positive difference in our ever-changing world. We do this by giving them the opportunities to discover the outdoors through Forest School, visits to Paradise Farm, romping through our lovely grounds and by providing an enriching and creative indoor curriculum.

A deep care of each child’s wellbeing as an individual lies at the heart of everything we do. We believe that children who are confident and happy are able to be inspired by what they are learning.

It is a place where hobbit houses are built in the woods and where the magic of stories inspires the children to write, read and act out their own compositions. It is also a place where the children’s personal achievements are celebrated, however big or small they are.

Where next?

The Prep School is housed in the main mansion where the former reception rooms and bedrooms of the ‘old house’ have been converted to classrooms or dormitories.

Discover the Prep School

Saint Ronan’s Nursery provides children with a gentle introduction to school life whilst establishing solid foundations. The Nursery is housed in the Groom’s Cottage and garden, which has a homely feel for the children as they start their education.

See Life in the Nursery

Initial enquiries are normally by telephone, or more recently by email. Details are logged on to our Admissions system by the School Office.

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Life in the

Pre-Prep

Where next?

Prep School

Nursery

Admissions Process