An independent school and nursery in Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex for boys and girls aged 2-11

Heathcote Preparatory School & Nursery

Eves Corner, Danbury

Essex CM3 4QB

01245 223131

enquiries@heathcoteschool.co.uk

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Heathcote Preparatory School & Nursery

Eves Corner, Danbury

Essex CM3 4QB

07:20 - 19:00

Monday to Friday

01245 223131

enquiries@heathcoteschool.co.uk

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Why small is beautiful

During the recent lockdowns, many of my state school colleagues have found that their usually large classes have become much smaller. This may be due to children unable to access IT technology at home, or perhaps with some of the children being onsite as they have key worker parents or maybe during the end of summer term 2020 when some […]
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Virtual Open Day (April 2021)

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How Heathcote achieves phenomenal 11+ results

by Mrs Samantha Scott, Head Teacher, MEd. Cantab This year has been hugely successful for Heathcote’s final year pupils with a 90% pass rate for 11+ and 100% of independent school places offered, with a plethora of awards and scholarships for academic, special talent and drama. The pupils have worked hard for these results, supported by our outstanding provision for […]
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Heathcote’s STEAM competition winner – Ronnie’s car!

During the first half of the Spring term, Heathcote pupils were encouraged to think outside the box and engage their creativity, experimental attitudes, problem solving and critical thinking to work on a project to build, test and improve a vehicle of their own design and making. The winner will go on to represent Heathcote at the ISA round of the […]
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Hello from Dave at Danbury Mission

We were delighted to receive this wonderful message from Dave Hartwell at Danbury Mission – we miss you too Dave!  
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Scholarships & Awards for Form 6!

At Heathcote School, we continuously strive to go above and beyond in all areas to ensure our pupils are given the very best opportunities and we are always so proud of their achievements, hard work and conduct. When they travel (when this is possible) to other schools they represent us all and the staff and families watch on with delight. […]
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Mrs Scott’s Bedtime Stories

When my own children were younger often they would be able to have a sleepover at their grandparents house and would get to listen to someone else read a story. I realised that your children may not get to experience this at the moment and – whilst I am definitely not a professional story teller – I might be able […]
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Mrs Scott’s Assembly (February 2021)

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Celebrating our amazing 11+ results at Heathcote!

Our Form 6 pupils have performed incredibly well in the recent 11+ entrance examinations in spite of Covid-19 restrictions last term, with 88% pass rate across CSSE and CEM tests. Our pupils start their 11+ journey in Form 3 with weekly 11+ lessons on the timetable, increasing their frequency from Form 4, and an additional 11+ club after school in […]
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A guide to choosing your child’s primary school

by Samantha Scott, Headteacher A decade ago my husband and I were starting to consider which primary school would be best for our daughter. At this time, as a primary teacher and previous Deputy Headteacher, I felt certain I would know the school just by looking at its website and reading through the most recent inspection report. However, this was […]
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