Heatherton School
School summary
Heatherton School is a small independent girls' prep in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, taking pupils from age two through to eleven. With around 175 girls on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, awarding the same top grade for pupils' personal development and confirming that compliance standards were fully met. It is also a deliberately smartphone-free school, a clear stance from a community shaping young girls in their formative years.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
Teaching & academics
The excellent ISI judgement points to a school confident in its teaching across the prep years. Around 13 percent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the staff are used to adapting their approach to individual needs. With a focus on the youngest age groups, the emphasis is on building strong foundations before girls move on at eleven.
Head · Mrs Alice Fletcher
Beyond the classroom
Sport is varied for a school of this size, spanning swimming, netball, gymnastics, dance, lacrosse and cross country. The breadth gives girls the chance to find an activity that suits them, whether team-based or more individual.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.94%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Smartphone free school
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,202 - £19,494
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Heatherton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.