Lower Prep · Ages 6–8
Building foundations
Children learn in a happy, relaxed atmosphere that develops confidence and consideration for others.- Core literacy and numeracy
- Creativity and personal development
- Practical learning experiences
Early Years · Lower Prep · Upper Prep
Preparatory School
A supportive environment where girls and boys can love learning, grow in self-confidence and discover a wide range of worthwhile interests.
3Preparatory sections
SmallClass groups
BroadCurriculum
PersonalPastoral care
An overview
A curriculum built around the individual child.
Children are fully engaged in lessons, programmes and activities taught by people who are genuinely interested in them and know them well.
Pastoral care is centred on the class teacher, who spends substantial time with each pupil. Other specialists and resources are available when needed, so children receive coordinated support.
Children enjoy their lessons because learning is engaging, personal and supported with care.
Skilled teaching
Well-qualified teachers care for pupils as individuals and respond to their needs.
Known & valued
Small classes help teachers understand and support every child personally.
Broad experience
Practical learning, music, French, computing, science and PE widen each child’s experience.
Growing confidence
Children build independence, creativity and confidence across school life.
The learning journey
Strong foundations.
Growing independence.
Each stage builds on the one before it, with clear expectations and enough flexibility to respond to the child in front of us.
Upper Prep · Ages 8–11
Growing independence
Class teachers and specialists develop academic understanding while attending carefully to each child’s welfare.- Specialist science, music, French and computing
- Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
- Preparation for High School
The Prep journey
Explore each section
Each part of the Preparatory School responds to the academic, personal and developmental needs of its age group.
Pastoral care
Every child known and supported.
Learning is strongest when children feel safe, understood and confident enough to try. Care is not a separate programme at Concord; it shapes the way every adult knows and responds to every child.
01Safeguarding
A secure environment where children are valued and protected.
02Wellbeing
Pastoral routines that support social and emotional development.
03Learning support
Individual guidance so every child can achieve and thrive.
A week at Prep
Learning beyond lessons.
Sport, music, clubs and trips give pupils more places to discover a talent, contribute to a team and try something new.
Prep admissions
Your next steps
We make the journey to Concord clear, personal and straightforward.
- 1Enquire
Tell us about your child and ask any questions.
- 2Visit
Experience our classrooms and community in person.
- 3Apply
Submit an application and we will guide you through.