A great place to start…

Girls can enjoy the great outdoors in the large gardens at Portsmouth High Prep School and generations of girls have fond memories of playing amongst the trees, grass and the much-loved Dell. Lessons often move outside and our purpose-built outdoor classroom is a hub of learning for girls across the school. Forest school lessons take place outdoors whatever the weather and, with the sea just a five minute walk away, beach school lessons are popular too.

Our Discovery Laboratory provides a focus for scientific excellence and older prep school girls are able to take advantage of the senior school’s impressive science facilities. Languages are taught from pre-school and, by the time girls move on to senior school, they have a foundation in French, Latin and even a taste of Mandarin.

Sports are high on the agenda too. Girls play sport to the highest level and represent the school both in local fixtures and in GDST sporting fixtures across the country where the standard is excellent. Tennis and netball courts, and an astroturf hockey pitch, are located on site with a large sports hall a few minutes walk away at the senior school.

Excellent facilities, academic excellence, a plethora of opportunities and well-being are at the heart of everything to ensure girls move on to senior school with confidence and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead.