Highclare Whole School Prospectus

Highclare School

There for every step of your child’s journey An excellent, family-feel school offering an inspiring educational journey.

We specialise in providing a supportive, environment which allows all pupils to thrive.

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Fulfilling potential in everyone Every pupil at Highclare is known and valued, and inspired to be the best they can be.

Not only do our superb grades reflect the outstanding teaching delivered at Highclare, but we offer an extended programme of activities as standard to bring out the talents of every child.

A vibrant, personalised learning environment where pupils achieve more than they believed they ever could.

The Highclare Way Highclare’s all-through structure means we are there for every step of your child’s development.

We are a well-established school delivering an outstanding education in a caring and inclusive environment. We nurture and inspire, igniting pupils’ interests so they become well-rounded, confident, and enthusiastic young people, both now and in the future.

Our approach allows for a place where every pupil is known, and every pupil is valued – in small class sizes - meaning each child has individual attention, with the curriculum tailored to their needs. The unique qualities of each and every pupil are celebrated and encouraged, helping each grow and develop in the way that is best for them.

The Highclare Difference: our holistic philosophy Our philosophy of educating the whole person – nurturing the emotional, physical and spiritual intelligence as well as the academic, aligned with exceptional pastoral care – enables us to unlock each pupil’s potential.

One school, four centres of excellence, one philosophy

The Highclare Vision Our purpose is to develop physically and emotionally healthy individuals, who have the habits and attitudes to be effective independent learners now and in the future.

They: display qualities of tenacity, perseverance and resilience can work in both an individual capacity and as part of a team communicate effectively and with confidence are creative, having novel ideas that have value critically evaluate information and arguments, construct meaningful knowledge and apply it to the real world have a genuine interest in and an understanding of societal issues

York, Tudor, Lancaster The house system encourages a spirit of competitiveness, belonging and loyalty, which is invaluable to a pupil’s overall development.

Delicious meals Healthy, nutritious meals prepared in-house.

Special dietary needs catered for.

Highclare Senior School Every person is known and valued.

Excellent staff to pupil ratios allow for a tailored approach to allow each person to grow and develop in their best way.

Independent learners A curriculum designed to prepare pupils for life as independent learners and to allow them to fulfil their potential.

Moving into GCSE A core and discretionary curriculum to engage the brightest minds. Opportunities for a broader and deeper experience of learning.

An educational journey A stimulating environment to help students make the leap from GCSE to A level and develop their intellectual, communication and leadership skills for life at university and beyond. We make the journey towards academic excellence a vibrant one, and allow each and every student to achieve more than they believed possible.

Leaders of the future Duke of Edinburgh award at Bronze, Silver and Gold level to hone leadership skills and self-responsibility.

Highclare Preparatory School Children thrive in all stages of their growth. They develop as individuals who have the confidence and self-reliance to achieve success in all that they do.

Cygnets (two to three year olds) Preparation for life in school and beyond. Children in our setting feel engaged and confident and start to develop an inquisitive mind.

Swans (three to four year olds) Numeracy and phonics alongside creative activities as part of our holistic approach to getting ready for a more a formal education in Reception.

Access to the educational resources and facilities of the preparatory school.

A family environment with excellent pastoral care Transition from pre-prep to Reception with minimal disruption to learning. We nurture the children in our small classes, understand their needs and support them in their development.

Nurturing every child’s unique talents Reception, Yr1 and Yr2: a more formal approach to the curriculum is fostered. A vibrant enrichment programme to stimulate life-long passions.

Yr3 to Yr6: getting ready for Senior School A challenging and enriching curriculum, free of statutory testing, with specialist teachers for music, science, PE and modern languages.

Preparation for senior school is second to none.

Community Children grow into individuals, who have a sense of their place in the world and want to make it better.

Highclare School Fulfilling potential in everyone 0121 386 8218 / 0121 373 7400 admissions@highclareschool.co.uk www.highclareschool.co.uk