A very warm welcometo Barrow Hills

Barrow Hills is a lively and aspirational independent Prep school and Nursery for girls and boys aged 2 to 13 years.

Set within a beautiful woodland environment, we provide space for free thinking, growth, achievement, and wellbeing. For over 75 years, we have fostered a culture where every child feels happy, nurtured, and valued.

We believe in laying a strong foundation for a lifelong love of learning through our ambitious curriculum.

In our small, dynamic classes, we create tailored academic challenges, ensuring that every child feels supported and inspired. An exceptional co-curricular program adds depth, enrichment, and joy to their educational journey.

Academic Philosophy

Our Academic Philosophy enables ALL children at Barrow Hills to achieve exceptional academic progress…
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Join us at an Open Morning

The best way to feel what life is like at Barrow Hills is to join us at an Open Morning. We warmly invite you to experience the magic of our school where our children flourish academically, socially and emotionally. A great opportunity to talk to our children and teachers about what makes our school such a special place.

Friday, 7th February or Friday 7th March 2025

From 9.15am to 10.45am

Book an open morning

Join us to explore and experience everyday school life here at Barrow Hills

Personal visits usually last around 90-minutes including a meeting with our Head, Mr John Towers, and opportunities to meet the children and tour the beautiful school.
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Our VOICES

“It’s lovely to see the children getting lost in their own imaginations, being creative, constructive and self-motivated, and progressing to their senior schools having taken advantage of the natural environment we offer.”

Our VOICES

“Pupils are very successful within the formal curriculum and beyond. They achieve considerable success in entrance examinations to schools with high standards of entry. A good number of students are awarded academic and competitive scholarships. Pupils participate successfully in a wide range of academic, sporting and cultural activities.”

Schools Inspectorate 2022

Our VOICES

“Pupils are very successful within the formal curriculum and beyond. They achieve considerable success in entrance examinations to schools with high standards of entry. A good number of students are awarded academic and competitive scholarships. Pupils participate successfully in a wide range of academic, sporting and cultural activities.”

Schools Inspectorate 2022

In the SPOTLIGHT

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Grandparents' Afternoon on Thursday was perhaps the most heartwarming way to finish off the first installment of the spring term. It was wonderful to welcome so many family members or friends for a performance by the Pre-Prep children, before they showed their visitors their classrooms and beautiful work, and introduced their teachers too!

The children certainly did bring us all sunshine... thank you to everyone that joined us in making such magical moments.

#proudgrandparents #bringmesunshine #bridewellschools

Grandparents` Afternoon on Thursday was perhaps the most heartwarming way to finish off the first installment of the spring term. It was wonderful to welcome so many family members or friends for a performance by the Pre-Prep children, before they showed their visitors their classrooms and beautiful work, and introduced their teachers too!

The children certainly did bring us all sunshine... thank you to everyone that joined us in making such magical moments.

#proudgrandparents #bringmesunshine #bridewellschools
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In recent weeks our Year 1 and Year 2 children extended both their literacy skills and their kindness by creating cards and writing beautiful letters inviting residents from local care homes to join our Grandparents’ day celebrations. Yesterday we are delighted to welcome guests from Bramshott Grange Residential Home in Liphook to enjoy an afternoon tea along with some expressive singing, beautifully performed by our Pre-Pre children.

Community, kindness and having a positive social impact is at the very heart of our education at Barrow Hills. We are actively working towards attaining the Social Impact Schools Award’ which will not only help us to highlight the wonderful things our pupils are already doing, but also inspire us develop even more ideas to continue to make a real difference.

#kindness #communityspirit #positivesocialimpact

In recent weeks our Year 1 and Year 2 children extended both their literacy skills and their kindness by creating cards and writing beautiful letters inviting residents from local care homes to join our Grandparents’ day celebrations. Yesterday we are delighted to welcome guests from Bramshott Grange Residential Home in Liphook to enjoy an afternoon tea along with some expressive singing, beautifully performed by our Pre-Pre children.

Community, kindness and having a positive social impact is at the very heart of our education at Barrow Hills. We are actively working towards attaining the Social Impact Schools Award’ which will not only help us to highlight the wonderful things our pupils are already doing, but also inspire us develop even more ideas to continue to make a real difference.

#kindness #communityspirit #positivesocialimpact
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Our Year 1 children enjoyed  a ‘Castle’ Dress up Day this week and looked incredible in a marvellous array of costumes!

We had knights, a King, princesses, two dragons and even a castle!

The children learnt a dance, made castle pictures using 2D shapes and decorated their own crowns, but the highlight of the day was the banquet lunch!

Imagination and exceptional experiences bring learning to life at Barrow Hills. 

 #barrowhillsschool #castleday #bridewell

Our Year 1 children enjoyed a ‘Castle’ Dress up Day this week and looked incredible in a marvellous array of costumes!

We had knights, a King, princesses, two dragons and even a castle!

The children learnt a dance, made castle pictures using 2D shapes and decorated their own crowns, but the highlight of the day was the banquet lunch!

Imagination and exceptional experiences bring learning to life at Barrow Hills.

#barrowhillsschool #castleday #bridewell
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We've got that Friday Feeling at Barrow Hills!

It's Friday, it's 5.30pm... it's 'Trivium' time in the Head's office!
Once again, this brilliant Public Speaking and debating club is in full flow! Guided by our very own Head, Mr Towers, our inspiring young leaders, inventors, creatives, entrepreneurs, designers and problem-solvers of the future are finding their voices and learning to use them well!

We`ve got that Friday Feeling at Barrow Hills!

It`s Friday, it`s 5.30pm... it`s `Trivium` time in the Head`s office!
Once again, this brilliant Public Speaking and debating club is in full flow! Guided by our very own Head, Mr Towers, our inspiring young leaders, inventors, creatives, entrepreneurs, designers and problem-solvers of the future are finding their voices and learning to use them well!
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Our Bridewell Big Draw 2025 exhibition is open in the Old Piccadilly Gallery at King Edward’s, Witley. 

The pupils of Barrow Hills, @keswitley and @longacreschool  collaborated to create a vibrant and uplifting display to help brighten up our winter months. Each child has designed a colourful petal, which have been brought together to form a vibrant flower, representing creativity, unity, and marking the shared growth of the Bridewell community since 2024.

#schoolart #creativity #bridewell

Our Bridewell Big Draw 2025 exhibition is open in the Old Piccadilly Gallery at King Edward’s, Witley.

The pupils of Barrow Hills, @keswitley and @longacreschool collaborated to create a vibrant and uplifting display to help brighten up our winter months. Each child has designed a colourful petal, which have been brought together to form a vibrant flower, representing creativity, unity, and marking the shared growth of the Bridewell community since 2024.

#schoolart #creativity #bridewell
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We’re excited to take part in #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! Today, our pupils were wearing funky hats and donating £2 each to support @_place2be. Every donation helps make a difference! #cmhw2025

We’re excited to take part in #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! Today, our pupils were wearing funky hats and donating £2 each to support @_place2be. Every donation helps make a difference! #cmhw2025 ...

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🌱 GROWTH THROUGH HAPPINESS 🌱

Co-educational I Nursery & Day School I Ages 2-13 l Witley, Surrey

Join us on Friday 7th February from 9:15-10:45am and explore how children flourish academically, socially and emotionally at Barrow Hills. We balance the rigour of broad and deep academic outcomes with the vital connections of happiness, confidence, growth and achievement. Come and experience first-hand what makes Barrow Hills, its children and its staff so special.

"Pupils are very successful within the formal curriculum and beyond " and "Social development is of the highest quality." (ISI Inspection Report 2022).

Bookings now open: Barrowhills.org/open or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org

We can't wait to welcome you.

🌱 GROWTH THROUGH HAPPINESS 🌱

Co-educational I Nursery & Day School I Ages 2-13 l Witley, Surrey

Join us on Friday 7th February from 9:15-10:45am and explore how children flourish academically, socially and emotionally at Barrow Hills. We balance the rigour of broad and deep academic outcomes with the vital connections of happiness, confidence, growth and achievement. Come and experience first-hand what makes Barrow Hills, its children and its staff so special.

"Pupils are very successful within the formal curriculum and beyond " and "Social development is of the highest quality." (ISI Inspection Report 2022).

Bookings now open: Barrowhills.org/open or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org

We can`t wait to welcome you.
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🌟Collaboration, Perseverance, and STEM Innovation success! 🌟

What an exhilarating VEX Robotics
Competition at Charterhouse
School for our Year 6 teams this week! 

In a showcase of engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork our teams faced down fierce competition demonstrating impressive creativity and resilience.

From precision programming to strategic manoeuvring, their hard work and dedication paid off, with a strong 2nd place for one of our teams and a special mention to our other team for their teamwork.

Brilliant work and well deserved success! 

#stem #teamwork #innovation

🌟Collaboration, Perseverance, and STEM Innovation success! 🌟

What an exhilarating VEX Robotics
Competition at Charterhouse
School for our Year 6 teams this week!

In a showcase of engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork our teams faced down fierce competition demonstrating impressive creativity and resilience.

From precision programming to strategic manoeuvring, their hard work and dedication paid off, with a strong 2nd place for one of our teams and a special mention to our other team for their teamwork.

Brilliant work and well deserved success!

#stem #teamwork #innovation
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This week the Bridewell community converged for a highly informative online safety and social media session led by former Undercover Online investigator for the Metropolitan Police and expert speaker, Jonathan Taylor.

Jonathan provided parents with sound advice and practical strategies to help address the challenges we face in protecting our children as they navigate the complexities of the digital world.

Thank you to all who joined us for such an important, up-to-date, and relevant discussion.

This week the Bridewell community converged for a highly informative online safety and social media session led by former Undercover Online investigator for the Metropolitan Police and expert speaker, Jonathan Taylor.

Jonathan provided parents with sound advice and practical strategies to help address the challenges we face in protecting our children as they navigate the complexities of the digital world.

Thank you to all who joined us for such an important, up-to-date, and relevant discussion.
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Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? Let's make a difference together during #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! 

On Monday, Barrow Hills children will be wearing funky hats and donating £2 each to support @_place2be #CMHW2025

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? Let`s make a difference together during #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek!

On Monday, Barrow Hills children will be wearing funky hats and donating £2 each to support @_place2be #CMHW2025
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🌟These Girls Can… & Do! 🌟

Our girls once again triumphed in sports at a regional level, defeating far larger schools at the Bryanston Tournament last week. How?

+ We are generous with curriculum time and maintain perspective on what truly matters.
+ We set really ambitious standards of attainment for all.
+ We consistently emphasise 'soft skills,' such as collaboration, to nurture team players across all subjects.

Committed, dedicated to their team and incredibly enthusiastic. These girls can… and do! 

#iaps #sportforall #surreyschools #bridewellschools #prepschools #education #schools #outdoorlearning

🌟These Girls Can… & Do! 🌟

Our girls once again triumphed in sports at a regional level, defeating far larger schools at the Bryanston Tournament last week. How?

+ We are generous with curriculum time and maintain perspective on what truly matters.
+ We set really ambitious standards of attainment for all.
+ We consistently emphasise `soft skills,` such as collaboration, to nurture team players across all subjects.

Committed, dedicated to their team and incredibly enthusiastic. These girls can… and do!

#iaps #sportforall #surreyschools #bridewellschools #prepschools #education #schools #outdoorlearning
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