Prep at West Hill Park School
We believe these years should be a time of discovery; academically, personally, and socially. With small class sizes, inspirational teaching, and a broad curriculum, we support every child to become a confident, curious learner and a kind, resilient individual.
Academic success at West Hill Park is about helping every child achieve their individual potential.
Small classes, specialist teaching and personalised learning allow us to understand each pupil’s strengths and identify where additional challenge or support is needed.
Our pupils move on to a wide range of leading independent day and boarding schools, with recent destinations including Harrow, Radley College, Cranleigh, Shrewsbury, Millfield, Bryanston, King Edward VI School Southampton, Portsmouth Grammar School and Portsmouth High School.
Pupils also regularly achieve scholarships and awards to their chosen senior schools across academics, sport and the creative arts.
100% of our 2026 Year 8 leavers secured places at their first-choice senior school.
Academic Excellence
Our academic programme strikes the right balance between high expectations and nurturing support. We deliver a rich, broad curriculum that prepares pupils not just for senior school entrance and scholarship exams, but for life as independent thinkers and enthusiastic learners.
In Years 3 and 4, pupils start to increase their subject-specialist teaching to include Science and Spanish.
They also start to take part in competitive sports fixtures against other schools. In Year 5, all lessons are taken by subject specialist teachers from English, Maths and Science to Humanities, French, ICT, Art, Music etc. Lessons are lively, engaging, and stretch each pupil to achieve the very best outcomes.
Through regular assessments and analysis, we are able to ensure personalised learning targets, while our Learning Support team (The Beehive) offers additional guidance where needed, ensuring no child is left behind or held back.
