Heatherton House School

Click here to enter site Copperkins Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5QB Telephone 01494 726433 Fax 01494 729628 IAPS Independent Day School Girls 2 ½ - 11 Email admissions@heathertonhouse.co.uk Registered Charity No 310630

About our school welcome

"At Heatherton, we care about each child as an individual. Our small class sizes and friendly atmosphere help us achieve high academic standards. I hope that you will allow me to show you around."   Mr Peter Rushforth Headmaster

maximum class size 20 high-quality facilities strong school - parent partnership well qualified, experienced staff broad curriculum and range of activities excellent academic achievements

About our school the Early Years
Starting school is a huge step into the world for a child, and for you as a parent. We understand how you both feel and our friendly, relaxed atmosphere helps your child enter gently into the education system, whilst making new friends and learning to manage school life.
2 ½ year olds: afternoon sessions 3 - 4 year olds: flexible system of mornings only and/or full days purpose-built Early Years facility secure environment to play and learn About our school the Lower School   About our school the Upper School ages 8-11 : Years 3 - 6 National Curriculum - Key Stage 2 specialist subject teachers extensive Upper School library large computer suite, one computer per girl residential trips in U.K. and France excellent results in in Buckinghamshire 11+ and independent schools examinations.   ages 5 - 7 : Reception, Years 1 and 2 foundation for rest of education National Curriculum - Key Stage 1 highly experienced Form Teachers with trained classroom assistants specialist teachers for ICT, Music, Art and P.E. Lower School library and computer suite external educational visits seen as integral part of curriculum

KEY STAGE 2

% Achieving level 5 (2 years above national expectations)

KEY STAGE 2 RESULTS

IAPS* Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools
HH Heatherton House

LEAVERS

Heatherton girls typically go on to the schools listed below. Periodically exhibitions and scholarships are awarded.

AbbotsHill School; Amersham School; Berkhamsted Collegiate School; Chesham High School; Dr Challoner’s High School; Downe House; Holy Cross Convent; Pipers Corner School; Royal Masonic School; St Helen’s School; St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross and Wycombe Abbey School.    

Fees per term from September 2006 All fees are due on the 1st day of term or can be paid monthly by direct debit (Please contact the Office if you require more details of this scheme) Fees per term AFTERNOON NURSERY - the third afternoon is optional and subject to availability and assessment. 2 ½ year olds 2 afternoons 1.00 - 3.30 £440.00   3 afternoons 1.00 - 3.30 £660.00

EARLY YEARS - Afternoon sessions include lunch and are subject to availability. 3 - 4 year olds 5 sessions 5 mornings 8.30 - 12.00 £1100.00   6 session 5 mornings 1 afternoon 8.30 - 12.00 12.00 - 3.00 £1320.00   7 session 5 mornings 2 afternoons 8.30 - 12.00 12.00 - 3.00 £1540.00   8 sessions 5 mornings 3 afternoons 8.30 - 12.00 12.00 - 3.00 £1755.00   LOWER SCHOOL - Lunches included Reception / Form 1 8:30 - 3:15 (Lunch 12.00 - 1.30) £2430.00 Form 2 8:30 - 3:15 (Lunch 12.00 - 1.30) £2465.00   UPPER SCHOOL - Lunches included Forms 3 - 4 8:30 - 3:55 (prep 4.00 - 4.30) £2690.00 Forms 5 - 6 8:30 - 3:55 (prep 4.00 - 4.30) £2765.00   OPTIONAL EXTRAS - per pupil, per term Individual Piano, Recorder, Violin, Flute, Clarinet £160.00 Gym Club £ 80.00 Swimming club £ 75.00 Ballet £ 85.00   AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - This is available every day to children from ages of 4 - 11 3.15 - 5.30 £15.00 per session, £65.00 per week or alternatively £650.00 per term. Part sessions will be charged on a pro rata basis at a rate of £7 per hour. An application fee of £25 must accompany the entrance form. This is non-refundable. The number of sessions attended in Early Years is negotiable and the fees will be adjusted accordingly. On acceptance of a firm place, a deposit of £600 will become payable one year in advance. £200 will be deducted from the first terms’ fees and the remaining £400 will be used to offset extra costs incurred in the last term at the school, and any balance will be refunded when your child leaves the school at the end of Early Years School or Year 6 (whichever has been agreed in writing). These deposits are non-refundable if your child does not take up the place. A full term’s notice in writing will be required for: • any child leaving the school • any child not starting Heatherton at the date specified in writing • any child stopping any extra curricular activities If this written notice is not given you will be liable to a full term’s fees. Heatherton House takes part in the Early Years Nursery Voucher Scheme run by Bucks County Council.