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The foundations. Prior’s Field School was the fulfilment of a dream for Julia Huxley, granddaughter of Dr Thomas Arnold, the reforming headmaster of Rugby School and niece of poet Matthew Arnold. Married to Charterhouse schoolmaster Leonard Huxley, she had long cherished an ambition to open a school of her own.
- GSA Girls Independent Boarding Day School 11–18 Surrey
We are delighted that Prior’s Field has been announced as a...
- GSA Girls Independent Boarding Day School 11–18 Surrey
Together, these formidable women created a unique and distinctive school whose ethos of joy in learning and ambition for girls continues to this day. Prior’s Field is very proud of its links to the Arnolds, the Huxleys and CFA Voysey who designed the house in which the school began.
Prior's Field is an independent girls' boarding and day school in Guildford, Surrey in the south-east of England. Founded in 1902 by Julia Huxley, it stands in 42 acres of parkland, 34 miles south-west of London and adjacent to the A3 road, which runs between the capital and the south coast.
In a departure from the rigid educational structures of the time, such as rote learning, the pupils at Prior’s Field were encouraged to engage in debate and apply critical thinking, whilst studying art, history, drama, music, football and cricket.
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The focus here is very much on independent learning, creativity and problem solving.These skills are learnt while studying a broad and enriched curriculum that covers English, maths and sciences, French, Spanish, Latin, history, geography, religious studies, design technology, food, textiles, art, music, drama, PE and IT. Prior’s Field says it does...
There’s a sport for all ethos here, and the main sports taught are hockey, netball, swimming, gymnastics, dance, fitness, athletics, rounders, cricket and tennis. The school fields teams in netball, hockey, swimming, cross country and gymnastics, and there are several sports clubs and activities on offer throughout the week. It’s all about the tenn...
As a school with such variety within its curriculum, it’s not surprising to see a diverse range of activities being offered in its co-curricular programme. There are some truly brilliant clubs including the school’s own radio station, rock climbing, yoga, silversmithing, Mandarin and debating;yes, there really is something for everyone. Girls also ...
This is a school with a focus on added value; it is in the top 2% of all UK schools for value added at A Level, which marks the progress students make academically. Turn to its results pages, and you’ll find more stats about becoming confident, resilient and happy, and participation in extra-curricular life, than you will for GCSE and A Level grade...
Prior’s Field offers a flexible boarding programme, with a choice of full, weekly and tailored boarding. There are Junior and Senior Boarding Houses run by live-in staff, many with their own young families and pets. Sixth Formers have a purpose-built separate house with individual study bedrooms (en-suite bathrooms for Year 13), silent study area, ...
Scholarships for academic, sport and the arts are worth up to 20% of fees for either day or boarding students. Means-tested bursaries are also available and may be up to 100% of fees.
Prior’s Field offers a broad education which goes beyond the National Curriculum: we place a strong emphasis on independent learning, creativity and problem solving. We offer a curriculum of English, Maths and Sciences, French, Spanish, Latin, History, Geography, RS, Design Technology, Food, Textiles, Art, Music, Drama, PE, IT, PSHCE at Key ...
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Nov 20, 2022 · Pupils: 421 girls: 350 day, 71 boarding. Ages: 11–18. Term fees: Day: £6,750; boarding: £11,050. Oxbridge: 2%. Admission: School’s own exam and interview. Alumnae: Actors Lily James and Victoria Hamilton. Read the Prior’s Field review in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023.
