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Sherborne House: Affordability and Value

There are many factors to consider when choosing where to begin your child’s education. It might be distance from home or after school clubs, but cost, affordability and value for money are all things which have to be carefully considered, especially during the current economic climate. Private schools can be more affordable than you think…

Thematic Curriculum ~ Year 1 Hooked!

Our Thematic Curriculum Our thematic curriculum seamlessly integrates various disciplines, enabling our pupils to make meaningful connections and to uncover the interconnectedness of knowledge. Embedded within this curriculum are range of trans-disciplinary skills, which make up Our Story, meticulously woven into every facet of learning.   Collaboration is not just encouraged, but celebrated, as students…

Southampton Festival of Music and Drama

Southampton Festival of Music and Drama was established in 1926, and has been providing a wide range of competitive music classes for both children and adults ever since. It has inspired the careers of many musicians and music teachers throughout the years and is a key landmark in the UK Festival Scene. It attracts entrants…

Primary School Offer Day Guide

School offer day can go one of two ways; filled with joy and excitement because your child will begin their education at your first choice school, or stress and frustration because they were allocated a place you are unhappy with.    Your child starting school for the first time is a huge milestone for every…

What’s Different in a Prep School?

In England, most children will attend either a primary or preparatory school (prep school) for the first years of their formal education. There are currently just under 25,000 primary schools and over 500 prep schools in the country. So what are the key differences between the two types of schools? Many of us will be…

Promoting Challenge at Sherborne House

By Lucy Carswell, Head of Upper School You might be curious about how we ensure learning experiences at Sherborne House are not only enriching but also challenging. We strive to ensure every child is happy and fulfilling their potential, encouraging pupils to develop an appreciation and understanding of how to learn, as  well as widening…

Scholarship Success

We are delighted to share the achievements of our Year 6 pupils as their exam period has been brought to a close. With 12 scholarships offered, we are feeling incredibly proud of our Class of 2024 pupils. The following scholarships have been awarded: 1 Art 8 Academic, including 1 Honorary Academic 1 Sport 2 Music…

ISA U11 Netball National Finals

Finally, the day of the ISA U11 Netball National Finals had arrived: the first or second time for the nine girls in the team and the seventh for myself but eagerly anticipated by us all with that strange mixture of nerves and excitement. The team made a shaky start in our first pool match but…

Staff Spotlight ~ Lucy Carswell, Head of Upper School

Staff spotlights give you the opportunity to get to know our staff. Much to the surprise of our pupils, teachers really do exist beyond the school gates! Further, they tend to have many exciting hobbies and interests, which are often used to further inspire and promote their teaching opportunities in the classroom. Miss Carswell is…

Wellbeing Garden Update: Exciting Progress Underway!

We’re thrilled to share with you the latest update on our much-anticipated well-being garden project! Work has officially begun, and we couldn’t be more excited about the transformation taking place on our school grounds. Led by our Pastoral Lead, Mrs Carter, the project has been organised with the pupils at the heart of all plans….