Whether your child is taking their very first steps into school life in Reception, joining us in Year 3 for the next stage of their educational journey, or looking to enter at a different point along the way, Amesbury provides a nurturing, ambitious, and joyful environment designed to help every learner flourish.
Amesbury School offers an exceptional independent education for children from Reception to Year 8. An Amesbury education delivers the national curriculum combined with the Pre-School Baccalaureate skills-based framework, more suited to the modern world. Amesbury treats each child as an individual, understanding their unique learning style, talents, passions, and strengths.
Families can join Amesbury at any stage, subject to availability, though our most common entry points are Reception and Year 3. Wherever your child begins their journey, they will be welcomed into a warm, inclusive, and inspiring community.
From the head…
From my very first visit here, I recognised that there is something special about this school, with its illustrious history and wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere – a school that genuinely combines the importance of traditional values with a modern, dynamic and forward thinking approach to education.
The very best start to your child’s education
Joining in Reception
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Reception at Amesbury provides a joyful, nurturing and inspiring beginning to school life. Our focus is on helping children develop a love of learning, curiosity, independence and confidence during this crucial early stage.
Children benefit from free-flowing indoor and outdoor classrooms where exploration and discovery happen naturally every day. Forest School, tennis, dance, music, languages and sport are fully embedded into the weekly timetable, creating a rich and balanced school experience. The curriculum is brought to life through hands-on learning, purposeful play and imaginative activities that allow children to build secure foundations across every area.
Our passionate Year R teachers create a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment where every child feels known, supported and celebrated. While academic progress is important, we place equal emphasis on wellbeing, play, friendships and personal growth, ensuring your child begins their educational journey happy, settled and confident.
To explore Reception in more detail or to book an individual tour, please contact the Admissions team:
admissions@amesburyschool.co.uk or call 01428 604322 ext 256.
Is your child ready for more?
Joining in Year 3
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Year 3 is one of the main entry points to Amesbury, offering children a stimulating, supportive and exciting transition into the Prep School. With a two- or three-form entry and an even mix of boys and girls, pupils join a vibrant, welcoming cohort where friendships form quickly and children feel part of something special from day one.
Our Year 3 teachers nurture the whole child — academically, socially and emotionally. While helping each child reach their potential in the classroom, they also focus on building independence, confidence, wellbeing and resilience. Whether on the sports field, on stage, in the art studio or outdoors, children experience a broad and enriching curriculum designed to ignite passion and spark curiosity.
As part of the admissions process, children are invited for a relaxed taster day including light Maths and English assessments. No preparation is required — the purpose is simply to ensure your child will thrive within the existing cohort and to give them a genuine feel for life at Amesbury. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and reassuring, helping every prospective pupil settle quickly and enjoy their day.
To explore Year 3 in more detail or to book an individual tour, please contact the Admissions team:
admissions@amesburyschool.co.uk or call 01428 604322 ext 256.
A dynamic and inclusive prep school where academic ambition, character education and pastoral care come together to spark passion, inspire curiosity and nurture a kind, confident, have-a-go spirit in every child.
Where learning comes to life
Curriculum
Our curriculum nurtures every child’s unique talents in a safe, fun environment. Explore how we cultivate growth and inspire learning for all…
Where individuality flourishes
Co-curriculum
Explore our diverse range of co-curricular clubs, activities and trips, where pupils expand their passions and unearth new ones.
Your child’s next big step starts here
Happy children learn
Pastoral Care
At Amesbury we prioritise the mental health and well being of our pupils. With a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces – including the Wellbeing Hub and Hub Garden – we provide comprehensive support for our children’s holistic development.
We are a Microsoft Showcase school
Amesbury is one of only 89 Schools and Colleges across the UK to have Microsoft Showcase School status
A truly balanced school that delivers a progressive education wrapped in traditional values and served in a most picturesque setting. It totally delivers.