Prep school that STEAMs ahead

NESTLED in the heart of Henley, St Mary’s Preparatory School and Nursery continues to go from strength to strength, quietly establishing itself as one of the area’s most exceptional independent schools.

Academic achievement remains outstanding across all year groups, with pupils from the early years through to Year 6 consistently surpassing national expectations. Results continue to rise year on year, a testament to the school’s dedicated teaching staff and nurturing environment.

As the new academic year begins, St Mary’s is proud to launch an exciting new focus on STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths — across the curriculum.

Stephen Blundell, headteacher, says: “We are thrilled to be embedding STEAM into our teaching and learning. STEAM education fosters critical thinking, creativity and innovation and equips our pupils with the holistic problem-solving skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century world.”

St Mary’s is proud of the continued success of its oldest pupils, with children each year securing places at their senior schools of choice. Many also achieve prestigious scholarships, recognising their academic excellence, talents and all-round achievements.

On the sports field, St Mary’s maintains a strong tradition of sporting excellence. With expert coaching and a vibrant fixture list, the school’s teams regularly perform at a high level in local, regional and even national competitions.

From their very first day, children benefit from specialist teaching and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Combined with award-winning pastoral care, this holistic approach ensures that every child feels known, valued and supported.

St Mary’s parents say: “The teaching is of the highest quality; we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend St Mary’s to anyone.”

To find out how your child could benefit from the best start to their early education, book your place at the school’s forthcoming open day on Friday, September 26. For further details email admissions@stmarys-henley.co.uk or call (01491) 573118.