Welcome to the Preparatory department

The Preparatory department

During the preparatory years, we encourage our girls to be observant, to wonder, to speculate and to seek explanations for the things they notice and experience. Each day is varied and stimulating with the form teachers working in close harmony with our specialist teachers in maths, science, music, drama, computing, French and PE.

We understand and embrace the individual strengths and character of each child to ensure that every lesson challenges and engages them, opening the door to their potential and preparing them for their next move to the senior school of their choice.

Outside of the classroom, the girls throw their heart and soul into everything they do – from the performing arts to sporting fixtures and musical endeavours.

"Year 6 leavers have consistently performed well in achieving scholarships to senior schools."ISI INSPECTION REPORT, JUNE 2017

The Preparatory Journey

RYDES HILL CLASS NAMESEQUIVALENT TOAGE SPAN
Lower PreparatoryYear 37-8 years old
Middle PreparatoryYear 48-9 years old
Higher PreparatoryYear 59-10 years old
Form OneYear 610-11 years old