Year 3 | Avon House School
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Year 3

As pupils transition into the Prep School, it is important that we ensure that we build on the great foundation provided in the Pre-Prep. To help with this transition, pupils still focus on topic-based learning.

Year 3 pupils expand their curriculum provision with Reasoning, Current Affairs, Debating, Swimming and French, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Outside of the classroom, the introduction of Prep activities, that take place on a Monday, develop practical life skills that can be used to contribute to school life and the wider society.

When pupils are asked about what is the best thing about being in Year 3, the answer is unanimous – Chromebooks! Every pupil from Year 3 is required to have a Chromebook that becomes part of their daily equipment needed in the Prep.

Closure of Avon House Preparatory School

It is with much sadness that we are announcing the closure of the school with immediate effect. Avon House was founded over a hundred years ago under the name Essex House and then in the early 1950’s was renamed Avon House School. The vision for the current school was that of Sheila Ferrari who bought the school in 1970, providing a family school for pupils from 3-11 years old.

We have explored a number of options to try and save the school from closure but in recent days it became obvious that was not meant to be. The school has struggled with financial pressures including the introduction of VAT on school fees and the rise in NI and pension costs.

We have always put our pupils at the heart of school life both academically and pastorally under the banner of ‘Celebrating and supporting every child’ and we know that many pupils who have journeyed through our school have gone on to great success.

We wish all our pupils and families the best for the future as they embrace new schools in the locality.