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Great Houghton Preparatory School

Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7AG

ISC

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School Information

GHS is a well established school with many strengths, combing a very broad, inclusive approach with specialist expertise. Children develop confidence and courtesy, self-discipline and self-knowledge in a happy, purposeful environment. Our most recent ISI Inspection Report also observed that ‘the care that staff devote to the well-being of their pupils is outstanding’. With effect from September 2011 we will be taking pupils to 16 years of age (GCSE).

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 311
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 186 - 3667

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview, Assessment, Visit
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     1 - 13 1 - 13    
Pupil Numbers     200 111    

Subjects taught

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, French, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSE, Religious Studies

Facilities

All weather surface, Astroturf, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Gymnasium, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Tennis Courts

Activities

Archery, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Handicrafts, Music with theory, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Spanish Club, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Yoga

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 74728
DfE Reference Number: 928 / 6037