Preparatory School - Clifton College offers pupils aspirational learning

A very warm welcome to The Prep School

We have 3 aims at The Prep and they are the same for pupils, parents and staff; Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave.

Aiming high is about doing your very best at whatever is in front of you, be it a spelling test, an audition for the choir or a shot at a goal.

Being kind will be the most important thing that we learn at school as we live together and learn to value those around us.

Being brave often takes just a few seconds as pupils are encouraged to try new activities, make new friends and make the most of every opportunity that The Prep has to offer.

Jim Walton Headmaster of the Preparatory School

Enabling, empowering and supporting pupils to aim high and stay grounded.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach at The Preparatory School. Our pupils join us in Year 4 (aged 8) and stay with us until joining our Upper School in Year 9 (aged 13). Each child is considered and treated as an individual with a unique profile of skills, passions, talents and undiscovered potential.

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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which they are capable.

Academic

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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.

Pastoral Care

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Boarding

There are six houses in the Prep School. Three day houses for the Lower Prep (Years 4-6), two day Houses for the Upper Prep (Years 7-8), and a co-educational boarding house for Year 4 upwards.

Boarding & The House System

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Co-Curricular

Our co-curricular activities encourage children to try something new and engage with the world around them, thereby boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

Co-Curricular

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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which they are capable.

Academic

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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.

Pastoral Care

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Boarding

There are six houses in the Prep School. Three day houses for the Lower Prep (Years 4-6), two day Houses for the Upper Prep (Years 7-8), and a co-educational boarding house for Year 4 upwards.

Boarding & The House System

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Co-Curricular

Our co-curricular activities encourage children to try something new and engage with the world around them, thereby boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

Co-Curricular

An aspirational environment, grounded pupils, connectivity and diverse educational experiences.

We believe in providing an environment where pupils can learn and grow.