Good Schools Guide
Who We Are
Barrow Hills is a lively, aspirational school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13.
We welcome children into a warm, inclusive community set in an extraordinary woodland setting with outstanding facilities. From our extensive forest school and astroturf pitches to our library and science laboratories, all our children are encouraged to find wonder and grow.
Pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally, with specialist teachers bringing the best of academic and creative practice from our nursery setting upwards, sparking curiosity and inspiring confidence…
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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 10th October 2025 or Friday 6th March 2026
From 9.30am to 11.00am
Join us to explore and experience everyday school life here at Barrow Hills
In the SPOTLIGHT
Sports Day 2025
What a fantastic day of competition for all the children at Barrow Hills! We celebrated an overall victory for Kean, and bravery was on full display – particularly from one boy who fell not once, but twice, in his hurdling...
Barrow Hills Ski Trip – Claviere Italy 2025
The 2025 Barrow Hills ski trip to Claviere, Italy, was a week full of adventure, achievement, and unforgettable memories. Though the trip began with an unexpected twist—an evacuation of Gatwick Airport due to a fire alarm—this moment of chaos was...
Ski Skills!
During the Easter holidays Esme (6R) and Ottilie(2G) won their downhill ski races in Oberlech, Austria. Great skills ! Well done to you both!
Pre-Prep Awards
Work of the Week Congratulations to Hugo (Rec), Arthur (1G) and Walter (2G) who were awarded the accolade of Pre-Prep work of the week in assembly this morning. Gold Awards Year 2 Congratulations to Otis, Orson, Beau, Sophie, Matilda and...
Barrow Hills Bulletin, Friday 2 May 2025
Message From the Head Dear Parents, We’ve had a lovely start to the summer term, with the children enjoying their break times on the fields and our first cricket fixtures basking in sunshine. The school is busier than ever, now...
Year 7 and 8 enjoyed an inspiring, specialist-led STEAM careers visit, generously sponsored by Electronic Arts, who are the leading publisher of games on consoles, PC and mobiles. Through hands-on activities and online workshops, our children explored a wide range of careers across Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, allowing them to consider how these pathways connect to their own interests and strengths.
They discussed different workplaces, identified the personal attributes and human skills suited to each role, and tackled creative “outside-of-the-box” challenges that showcased how STEAM skills apply in real-world settings.
Many thanks to Electronic Arts for supporting this valuable and exciting learning experience.
#bridewell #careers #lookingtothefuture #steamcareers
What an exciting weekend at Barrow Hills!
We had a brilliantly successful Christmas Market on Saturday which was filled with festive arts and crafts sellers, warming bowls of chilli, sweet treats a plenty and mulled wine. A huge thank you to our team at Barrow Hills and the wonderful stallholders who made it such a smooth running and magical day.
It was wonderful to see so many of our School community come together, supporting each other, supporting local businesses and getting into the festive swing of things!
Plans are already in place for next year’s Market, so if you are a local artist, artisan or crafter, please do get in touch and join us. We look forward to seeing you there!
This morning’s Christingle Service was a gentle, heart warming start to the festive period at Barrow Hills. As we carefully lit and held candles the smell of oranges and a sense of excitement filled our chapel.
The children have been learning about the meaning of Christingle and what each part represents. Exploring themes of the world, light, happiness, love and the fruits of the world has helped them understand not only what Christingle is, but why it matters and how we can all carry those teachings into our everyday life.
We are very much looking forward to the next two weeks of Christmas celebrations before term ends, and the excitement and joy that it brings to our whole community.
#christingle #festiveperiod #bridewellschools #barrowhills
Year 5 have recently spent a day deepening their understanding of Tudor history with a memorable visit to the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth.
Highlights of the day included seeing the meticulously preserved hull of the Mary Rose as well as the ship’s surgeon and the medical tools used to care for the crew. The children were captivated by personal belongings which revealed real human stories from more than 470 years ago. These artefacts helped the children connect emotionally with the people of the past, making Tudor history feel relatable.
The visit gave the children a vivid, real-world connection to their Tudor studies and everyone returned to school inspired and eager to further their understanding of Tudor history.
#bridewellschools #tudorhistory #barrowhills #understandingthepast
Our Autumn Concert was a wonderful celebration of talent, musical growth and accomplishment.
The Chapel was alive with melody and rhythm, as the enthusiasm and hard work of our teachers and the children filled the air with musical magic. From piano and trumpet, to recitals and vocal soloists, we were treated to a wonderful selection of music.
Our Autumn Concert is one of many moments throughout the year where our community comes together to support our young performers. To enjoy the presence, smiles, applause and encouragement of friends and family is confidence building and creates lasting memories. We celebrate each and every child, encouraging them to take their place in the spotlight, find the right note and share it well.
#bridewellschools #autumn #concert #music #community
‘Preparing for Greater Things’ Barrow Hills with Bridewell AI in the heart of the City.
In an exciting trip to Guildhall in the City of London, Year 8 met the Lord Mayor, Aldermen of the City and our full Court (trustee body of the Royal Bridewell Hospital) and enjoyed a rare opportunity to present their work to an influential audience. The children demonstrated our unique Bridewell AI technology, showing Governors how it is used to support their creative writing, enhancing learning and critical thinking within the English curriculum and helping them to understand the next steps in promoting deeper, more independent engagement.
They taught Governors how to write strong prompts to generate better AI responses, showing the vital importance and power of strong digital literacy skills. At the end of their session our Governors compared pupils’ original drafts with their AI-supported versions. They noted powerful improvements in clarity, structure and creativity - all led by human intelligence, supported by Bridewell AI.
Well done to Year 8 for showcasing Bridewell AI so effectively, representing the School brilliantly and demonstrating how Bridewell is future proofing the education of its pupils through cutting edge educational innovation.
#bridewellschools #barrowhillsschool #prepareforthefuture
An exciting day at Barrow Hills - decorating our Christmas tree which stands in reception at the heart of our School! Now that the decorations are up, the lights are on and the fire is crackling, our whole School community is feeling festive.
Christmas at Barrow Hills is always a good reminder to embrace the festivities with kindness and generosity.
We have an action packed few weeks ahead of us with carols, concerts, nativities, plays and trips, not to mention Christmas Jumper Day!
#bridewellschools #christmastree #festive #christmasdecorations
Join us for our Nursery & Kindy Open Morning on Friday 23rd January from 9:30am -11.00am
We are an educational nursery, offering a journey brimming with wonder, growth, and curiosity for every child.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
Join us for our Reception Open Morning on Friday 23 January from 9:30am - 11.00am
We are a nurturing Reception setting, where the foundations of learning are built through creativity, confidence, and joyful discovery.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
Join us for our Open Morning on Friday 23rd January from 9:30am -11.00am
From Year 3 to Year 8, our Prep school offers a confident, joyful learning environment, where every child is prepared for greater things, supported in character, taught by passionate specialists, and inspired across academics and co‑curricular life.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
#openmorning #prepschool #preschool
An unexpected flurry of snow this morning brought lots of happy faces at Barrow Hills - we all took a moment to pause just a bit longer at the windows, watching the School grounds transform with a magical sprinkling of snow! ⛄️❄️ Christmas is coming…
#bridewellschools
Yesterday we welcomed Katie from Usborne books who arrived with a wide range of books designed to inspire readers of every age. The children enjoyed browsing each category, discussing their favourite topics and characters with Katie and discovering new authors.
Moments like these remind us how important it is to spark imagination and nurture children’s love of reading both in School and at home. With Christmas just around the corner it’s the perfect time for us all to curl up in a cozy spot and enjoy the magic of a great book.
#barrowhills #usbornebookfair #raisingreaders #bridewellschools #allthroughexcellence
