Heatherton School
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP6 5QB
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.
175
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,494
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 1
- Location
- Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.berkhamsted.com/heatherton/
- Telephone
- 01494 726433
Headteacher
Head Mrs Alice Fletcher
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.94%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Sport
Main sports
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Smartphone free school
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,202 - £19,494
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
The last word
A small, all-girls prep with a top ISI rating and a firm smartphone-free ethos, Heatherton suits families wanting a nurturing start close to home in Amersham.
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Heatherton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Heatherton School located?
Heatherton School is located at Amersham, Amersham, HP6 5QB.
What type of school is Heatherton School?
Heatherton School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Heatherton School?
Heatherton School has approximately 175 pupils on roll.
What is Heatherton School's inspection rating?
Heatherton School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 26 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.