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The school stands in 36 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Ascot and has done so since Heathfield School was founded in 1899 by Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt, its first headmistress. In 1882, at the age of 24, Miss Wyatt and her mother opened a mixed school in Drayton Gardens, South Kensington, then in 1884, as the school expanded, moved to 45 Stanhope Gardens.
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Welcome to Heathfield School, a boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 in Ascot, Berkshire, near Heathrow, Windsor and close to London via the M3 and M4 ...
The school stands in 36 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Ascot and has done so since Heathfield School was founded in 1899 by Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt, its first headmistress. In 1882, at the age of 24, Miss Wyatt and her mother had opened Queen's Gate School in South Kensington , London.
From M4 East, leave at junction 10 and follow A329 (M) and A329 through Bracknell towards Ascot. Heathfield School is just before the junction with the B3017 on the left-hand side of the road. From the M3, leave at junction 3 and follow the A322 towards Bracknell. After 2 miles, take the right hand lane and follow the road towards Ascot.
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Heathfield Schoolis a deliberately small boarding and day school for girls ages 11-18 on the outskirts of Ascot. Rather handily it’s also a speedy one-hour trip from London, Oxford and Heathrow Airport – perfect for parents looking for a little bit of country and a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll for their daughters. You’ll find this senior school – cu...
Er, how long have you got? Facilities are excellent. The headline news is its new Innovation Hub (including IT, AI and 3D printing) and a Sixth Form Centre completed in September 2022 with stylish decor, purpose built for study and down time.
Aside from new developments, you can’t miss the stunning playing fields with six pitches for lacrosse, football and cricket. Swoon over the 25m indoor swimming pool, all-weather courts for tennis and netball and large sports hall. The girls also have access to first class equine facilities for polo, show jumping, dressage, hacking and military ridi...
At a time when parents expect all private schools to deliver on academics, what else can you offer to equip kids for the modern world? Creativity is high on the wish-list employee qualities for the future, and it’s Heathfield’s calling card. In fact, head Sarah Rollings wants the school to become nationally recognised as a centre of excellence – fo...
Wow! The new Sixth Form Centre delivers a cool, contemporary space for the older girls – and they love it. There’s an elegant, Scandi vibe to the decor that the girls designed themselves, offering hangouts, break-out study spaces, a library and classrooms, spread over two storeys. Most adults would love a work space this fancy, it’s very inspiratio...
Heathfield’s excellence stretches beyond fashion, with students flying high in graphic design, photography, art, drama and music. Not forgetting the Leiths Cookery School which is proving a huge hit. Judging by the aroma wafting out of the door during my visit, the girls are whipping up something Angela Hartnett would be proud of. Academically, the...
Boarding is big. Up until 2015, Heathfield was boarding only but has adapted to offer more choice to families living locally, in London and further afield. The new weekly boarding is proving popular and there’s a handy bus service into London. From Sept 2024, they will also be doing part-time boarding, therefore offering full, weekly, and part-time...
The Heathfield approach is all about the value added with most girls improving one or two grades higher than expected thanks to small class sizes and individual teaching. In 2024 for GSCEs 30% gained 9-8 (A*), 90% 9-7 (A-A*) and over 50% of the year group achieved straight 9-7 grades. Wow! Students taking Additional Mathematics Qualification, an ex...
Sarah Rollings has been in the hot seat since January 2021, having worked at Cranford House and St Helen’s and St Katherine’s over the border in Oxfordshire. She is massively capable, driven and brimming with positivity. Mrs Rollings is passionate about single sex education to give girls the confidence to do anything and develop academically, physi...
Every girl who attends Heathfield has her name carved in the back of the chapel pew. It’s worth a nose to spot the famous names, but a lovely moment for Old Girls to know they have literally made their mark on the school to inspire future generations. How cute is this cornflower blue Victorian tuck shop? It has been here since the school moved to t...
Website. +44 (0)1344 898343. School Description. A dynamic day and part-time, weekly and full boarding school for girls we create exceptional opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Heathfield has trail-blazed the importance of happiness and well-being for academic success. Excellent 2023 A Level results saw 100% of pupils confirming ...
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Heathfield School in Ascot, Berkshire, is a leading independent girls’ school offering an exceptional education for girls aged 11-18. The school is set in 36 acres of beautiful grounds just 30 miles from central London, close to major transport hubs in and around the capital including Heathrow Airport.
