Queen Mary’s Prep and Pre-Prep School: Exciting new developments unveiled for Yorkshire
and live on Freeview channel 276
The thriving school, between Ripon and Thirsk, already offers a tailored experience for every pupil with small class sizes, specialist teachers, a broad curriculum and the chance for all activities to be within school. From ballet to riding, swimming to tennis, music to football, these are all available on site to help with busy family life as well as wraparound care.
The recent Good Schools Guide review commented on “a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning” developing the “whole child”. Queen Mary’s has also received recognition from The Sunday Times being within their top ten schools without a sixth form in their Parent Power Schools Guide 2023. The new developments will provide even more opportunities for the Pre-Prep and Prep School children to learn within an enriching environment.
For pupils joining Queen Mary’s in September, a new indoor Orchard will create a large, modern, multi-use learning space at the heart of the Pre-Prep and Prep School complete with a tree, reading house and walled seating.
Arabella from Year 2 is so excited. “I can’t wait to see the tree and read with my friends in the special house.”
In addition, there is a Phase 2 development planned with exciting new classrooms and outdoor learning areas for the growing school.
Carole Cameron, Head of Queen Mary’s School is delighted: “It is an exciting time for Queen Mary’s. The developments coincide with the arrival of our new Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep, Craig Nellis, and our Pre-Prep Lead, Anna Whitham, who are experts in their field and are already building on Queen Mary’s success.”
Queen Mary’s parent, Aimee Barker, from Harrogate describes Queen Mary’s as “a wonderful place to begin your child’s education. Alongside all the things that you look for in a school, great teaching, wonderful facilities and a wide range of opportunities, at Queen Mary’s, my children can be who they want to be and there is no pressure to grow up too quickly. There are also convenient minibus services with friendly drivers.”
As part of their outreach into the local community, this term Queen Mary’s is offering free, Stay and Explore sessions for 2 - 4 year olds and their families and carers on the first Monday of every month during term time. Children will be able to enjoy stories, crafts and more. To find out more and to book call 01845 575040 or email [email protected]