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A school for life
Welcome to The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, a thriving independent nursery and day prep school for girls and boys aged 6 months to 13 years in Bletchingley, Surrey.
In a warm, family atmosphere, we give each child every opportunity to realise their potential through academic achievement and by engaging in activities which build their confidence. We wish to fuel each child’s enthusiasm for life and encourage them to engage with the world they live in.
September 2026 marks 100 years of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ. As we celebrate our centenary, we look forward to the next chapter of our story as part of the award-winning Caterham Family of Schools.
Latest News
OLD HAWTHORNIAN ZAC KNIGHT COMPLETES EXTRAORDINARY 500-MILE CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG EPILEPSY
At just 15, Zac Knight completed a 500-mile run and cycle challenge for Young Epilepsy during his summer holidays.
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A CAMPING ADVENTURE FOR OUR EXPLORERS
After a week exploring the theme of 'Camping holiday', our Nursery Explorers enjoyed an adventure of their own — reading in camping chairs, discovering shells in the sand and ending the week with a little outdoor camp-out for their afternoon nap!
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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT AT PRIZE GIVING
An incredible morning celebrating achievement and special Hawthornian traditions with more than 90 awards, inspiring words on teamwork, the presentation of our coveted red-collared blazers to the new Upper School pupils and Year 8 reflections before processing out as Old Hawthornians.
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DINOSAUR TAKEOVER FOR YEAR 8’S FINAL MORNING
Our Year 8 pupils marked their final morning at The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ with a prehistoric Muck Up Morning! Dinosaurs roamed the grounds, water pistols greeted arriving cars and plenty of laughter filled the School.
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