andsmall class sizes enable eachgirl todevelop her strengths, enjoy academic study andfulfil herpotential. Educationalprovisionbeyond the classroomis equally important,while the enrichment andextra-curricularprogramme that weprovide seeks toidentifyother interests and talents. Pastoral care is secondtonone. Eachgirl, dayorboarding, is a valuedmemberof a truly supportive andcaringcommunity andwepride ourselvesonknowingourpupils verywell andso are able todirect, assist andsupport theminall their learningandpersonaldevelopment.
GRITTLETONHOUSE SCHOOL Grittleton,Chippenham,Wiltshire, SN14 6AP Tel: 01249 782434 Fax: 01249 782669 Email:
secretary@grittletonhouseschool.org Website:
www.grittletonhouseschool.org TheHead:MrsCWhitney Ages: 2-16 Pupils/fees: dB (152), dG(138) £1,920 to £2,935
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Embley Park, Romsey,Hampshire, SO51 6ZE Tel: 01794 512206 Fax: 01794 518737 Email:
info@hampshirecs.org.uk Website:
www.hampshirecs.org.uk Head:MrHectorMacDonald Ages: 3-18 Pupils/fees: f/fbBG(70+) £6,623; dBG(750) £2,478-£4,003
HATHEROP CASTLE SCHOOL Hatherop,Cirencester,Gloucestershire,GL7 3NB Tel: 01285 750206 Fax: 01285 750430 Email:
admissions@hatheropcastle.co.uk Website:
www.hatheropcastle.co.uk Head:Mr Paul Easterbrook Ages: 2-13 Pupils/fees: fbBG£5,890-£6,220; dBG£2,430-£4,030 HatheropCastle School is a vibrant andexciting place
tolearn.The schoolproduceshappy, articulate andconfident childrenwhofeel their efforts andachievements are valuedand
appreciated.They aregiventheopportunity to developandlearnthroughexperience andthe curriculumthat takes intoaccount similarities and differenceswithinanygroupof children. AllCommonEntrance subjects are taught
by specialist teachers fromthe ageof 10which ensures a verygoodsuccess ratewithahigh proportionof scholarships achievedeachyear. Preparationfor senior school isnot just about passingexams.HatheropCastle Schoolproduces childrenwhoarehighacademic achievers, talented musicians, actors, sportsmenandartists,butmost importantof all they arewell roundedmembersof thewider community. The curriculumis complementedby the
beautiful rural location, sports facilities, and educational visits. Prepthree toeightpupils take part inawell-plannedprogramme inconnection withPrepSchoolsChallenge,whichengages the childreninseveral activitieswhile encouraging physicaldevelopment, team-buildingandco- operationskills. The school achievedIndependentAssociation
of PrepSchools accreditationin2003 andthis year againachieved‘outstanding’across the boardfor its early yearsprovisionanditsboarding
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house.The school is still theonlyprepschool in Gloucestershire tobe awardedtheArtsCouncil goldArtsmarkAward, inrecognitionof the school’s excellence inandcommitment tothe visual and performingandmusical arts.
HAZLEGROVE Sparkford,Yeovil, Somerset,BA22 7JA Tel: 01963 442606 Fax: 01963 440569 Email:
admissions@hazlegrove.co.uk Website:
www.hazlegrove.co.uk Head:Mr RichardFenwick Ages: 2.5-13 Pupils/fees: fb(96) £5,522-£7,049;d(279) £2,249-£4,924 Hazlegrovehas recently installedthe final stageof floodlightingfor anewtennis,netball andhockey facility, completinga three-yearprogramme developingtheir sports facilities.Whilepupils are already enjoyingthebenefitsof a secondall- weatherpitch, they look forwardtotheopeningof eightoutdoor artificial cricketnets forpre-season traininginApril. Otherdevelopments include anew50kw
photo-voltaicpanel system, complementingthe farmandtree-plantinginitiative; andincreased bandwidth, anewwirelessnetwork andthe introductionof iPads tohelpensurepupils take the digital revolutionintheir stride. This aside,Hazlegrove remains the same school
atheart,where the key tolearningisheldinthe relationshipbetweenteachers
andpupils.The childrendevelopina safe andcaringenvironment, valuedforwhothey are andencouraged, atwhatever age, topushout theirpersonal boundaries as theyprepare for thenext stage in their education.
HEYWOODPREPARATORY SCHOOL The Priory, Priory Street,Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0AP Tel: 01249 713379 Fax: 01249 701757 Email:
admissions@heywoodprep.com Website:
www.heywoodprep.com Head:MrGuyBarrett Ages: 2-11 Pupils/fees:dB(65),dG(65) £2,070-£2,360 HeywoodPrepis a friendly community inwhich happy childrendiscover a loveof learning, the confidence tosucceedandare supportedand challengedtofulfil their academic, creative and sportingpotential. Asoneof the fewtruly independentprep
schools inthe area,HeywoodPrepiswellplacedto assistparents inchoosingthe right senior school for their child. Pupilshave anexcellent track record inentrance andscholarshipexams. Theheadmaster isdelightedtowelcome
prospectiveparents tothe school andwillbe hostinganopenmorningandhogroaston September 22, from10amto1pm.
HORDLE WALHAMPTON SCHOOL Lymington,Hampshire, SO41 5ZG Tel: 01590 672013 Fax: 01590 678498 Email:
office@hordlewalhampton.co.uk Website:
www.hordlewalhampton.co.uk Head:MrHenry Phillips
From top: Women scientists of the future? Studying atGodolphin; Sport is an integral part of life at Salisbury Cathedral School
WILTSHIRE LIFE Schools Supplement October 2012
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