Shrewsbury’s co-educational prep school for 3 -13 Welcome

At Prestfelde we know to the children and commitment about the importance of to excellence runs throughout the whole Prestfelde community, which development in the most makes it a privilege to lead this formative years and high-achieving, family-orientated everything we do is team. focused on creating a first Our school will help your children rate education for your become happy and ambitious children. individuals giving them the best possible start to life, ready for We believe that learning helps the next step of their educational Founded in1929, Prestfelde is an independent shape the mind, heart and journey and beyond. preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3-13. personality. In an inspiring and nurturing environment we light the Based in 30 acres on the edge of pathway for the future with a in it is a day school with the option passion for life and learning. of flexible and weekly boarding. There are With our considered and Fiona Orchard – Head of Prestfelde approximately 300 children at the school with class innovative approach we provide sizes of no more than 20. The school was assessed the foundations that develop a as excellent in all key areas by the Independent child’s confidence and ability to School Inspectorate in its last inspection in 2015. think independently. Dedication “The relationships formed across the teaching staff, pupils and parents makes each child feel very special. We celebrate the gifts and talents in every child and let their Choosing Prestfelde brilliance shine out.”

At Prestfelde we are proud By growing up in a close knit, caring of our Christian foundation environment to the age of thirteen, children can remain children for that underpins the central longer. Our safe surroundings help framework of our core children through a vital stage of values. As a Woodard development that is key to their School we encourage future progress. They are given opportunities to try new things diversity, understanding without fear of failure; they have and tolerance and believe time to laugh and enjoy themselves, it is important to look after and they can develop at their own the spiritual needs of our pace. This helps our pupils to build their self-confidence to prepare them pupils, whatever their for the next stage in their education. beliefs. The school is based in a central location in Shrewsbury which is known for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin whose enquiring mind, tenacity and intellectual rigour changed the way we think about the world. “Pupils have outstanding attitudes Prestfelde’s key skills of creativity, problem solving, investigation and towards learning, collaboration help our children to and benefit from find subjects that excite them and an excellent develop their own love of learning. curriculum.” We will welcome your child into Our ethos Prestfelde ISI Report 2015 our community, discover where their talents lie, nurture those skills, and give them the tools to achieve far more than they might have thought possible. They may be a world- changer like Darwin or a history- One of the heroes of the maker like Lock… we will find out. Second World War, Flt. Lt. Eric Lock RAF flew the banner as a former Prestfeldian and was one of the most successful fighter pilots in the .

He sums up our educational philosophy and is an icon for “Prestfelde has generations of Prestfeldians past, maintained the best of present and future. His strength of character and confidence in his own their traditions whilst ability helped him to become a teaching methods are respected leader and role model for continually updated others. to enhance the children’s learning.” Year 5 parent “Our daughter has experienced a highly motivating and happy first year.” Year 1 parent

“We continue to see the shaping of our children into confident, successful and inspired individuals.” Year 6 parent

Our culture for learning is team workers - all transferable skills founded on a belief that that are essential characteristics of good learning. each child is an individual. Excellent and committed Our diverse curriculum is supported staff develop personalised by a wide variety of practical programmes to support activities and experiential learning. Pupils are encouraged to work each child’s academic, together, learn from each other and social and physical ability. are inspired by teachers who ignite their lessons with excitement. We encourage pupils to think for themselves and grow their independence through the skills The building blocks they learn. The Prestfelde way encourages self-managers, creative thinkers, enquiring minds, reflective of learning learners, effective participators and “Pupils receive excellent pastoral support, and relationships between all members of the school community are outstanding.” Inspirational surroundings Food for thought House allegiance Prestfelde ISI Report 2015 We are fortunate to enjoy a We appreciate the fundamental Every child belongs to a pastoral beautiful location in Shrewsbury role that nutrition plays in a child’s house which presents learning with facilities equal to many senior learning and development so food opportunities for children of different schools. The stunning 30-acre at Prestfelde plays an important ages to work towards a common parkland site is home to a beautiful part in school life. All lunches and goal. This offers leadership and mixture of Victorian architecture, snacks are included in the fees and mentoring experience for older modern purpose-built teaching prepared by an award winning children while giving younger ones facilities, outdoor play areas and catering team. Meal times are the opportunity to learn alongside extensive sports grounds. among the many opportunities we more experienced pupils. The have to help children learn about house structure helps build close new foods and cultures, social relationships throughout the school interaction and healthy lifestyles. and forms the basis of our rewards system. A home from home

“He has made new In order to help support We see it as an excellent friends, developed parents’ busy lives, we opportunity to develop confidence and is independence. Children are cared making the most of offer wrap around care for by the boarding house parents, ably assisted by a close knit team the abundance of where children are able who also teach in the school. opportunities.” to board on a flexible Year 3 parent or weekly basis, in a familiar home from home, in the boarding “We have witnessed house. hugely committed teachers, and high academic standards help all of the children enter whichever school they choose.” Year 8 parent Developing the whole child A Sporting Spirit

Education should never end We firmly believe in the in a classroom. Your son or important role that sport daughter will be introduced plays as part of a balanced to a wide variety of education for everyone. activities that will often become a life long passion. We want all pupils to embrace physical activity and make sure it becomes part of their lifestyle in whatever form. Specialist coaching in a number of different sports helps to develop the whole child. Team “Standards of teaching skills, individual determination, are excellent; teachers competitiveness and self discipline, plan effectively to ensure all complement their wider education. that the needs of all learners are met.” Prestfelde ISI Report 2015 Broadening horizons Creative minds

An array of evening and Off site trips to concerts, historic Performing and visual arts weekend activities offers sites, surrounding countryside and are a source of inspiration residential expeditions ensure a diverse education and Prestfeldians leave with a and fun at Prestfelde which takes the children to new confidence to go and discover. They provide context for a places outside the standard enjoy exploring and become risk variety of different subjects. curriculum. takers, they expand their comfort zone and are inspired to become Plays, concerts, shows and life long learners. After school clubs follow the exhibitions give opportunities for interests of the children and provide pupils to experience the excitement a variety of experiences such as of working creatively together. philosophy, bushcraft and animation, Children set themselves high together with more physical standards and effort and ambition activities such as fencing, ballet and is rewarded. martial arts.

To experience the school first hand and arrange your private visit to Prestfelde please contact:

Tel: +44 (0)1743 245400 Email: [email protected]

Prestfelde School London Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6NZ

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