The Pre-Preparatory and Nursery, together with the Preparatory and Senior Schools, provide continuity of education for children from age 2 to 18 years.

I extend a very warm welcome to you and your child from everyone at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pre-Preparatory and Nursery. Our School was founded in 1943 by Mrs Ottilie Hild as a private day school and was originally called Ottilie Hild School. In 1986 it became part of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ School and moved to its present spacious and rural setting, on the outskirts of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, in 2000.
The Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School is a place where children have a memorable and positive start to their educational journey. We believe it is the early years, from the ages of two to seven, when the educational foundations are laid for everything that follows. Very young children are curious and enthusiastic; they are learning to learn. Our aim is to harness these qualities in an active, stimulating, happy and secure environment. We nurture children into confident, well prepared and highly motivated learners who will go on to achieve the best for themselves. At the same time, we help them to develop with good manners, self discipline, honesty and consideration for others, working and playing in a positive and rewarding way. The friendly, secure family atmosphere of the school encourages children to become independent learners and caring members of our community.
We would be delighted to show you around our school so that you can experience for yourself the happy and caring atmosphere that underpins all we do – please call or email Mrs Liberty Chance in our Admissions Department to arrange a visit.
Mike Marie
Headmaster of Prep and Pre-Prep

There is an active and supportive Parents' Association at the Pre-Prep, to which all parents are welcome to join. Details are available from the School Office.


Darcy M read her winning entry for the Housman Verse Prize 2026 during Routh assembly to the Senior School pupils and Common Room.
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The Chamber Choir took part an exhilarating experience on Saturday evening, performing the world premiere of Five Beacons of Light, by award-winning composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad.
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| Monday, April 27 2026 | V Form Pre-Exam Briefing followed by Supervised Revision (V Form only, instead of activities), 4.00pm - 5.15pm, Dining Hall |
| Monday, April 27 2026 | IB2 Exam Leave commences |
| Monday, April 27 2026 | GCSE Language Oral Exams, Kyteless, 9.00am - 5.15pm |
| Monday, April 27 2026 | Public Examinations |
| Monday, April 27 2026 | IB1 End of Year Assessments, Hospitality Suite, 9.00am - 5.15pm |
