The Manor warmly welcomes boys, aged 3—7, and girls, aged 3—11, into our happy and stimulating environment in which every child can develop academically and socially. At the heart of the School is a core of shared values, which reflect our ethos, and which permeate everything we do. These values foster high standards of behaviour and achievement, support a framework of respect, promote self confidence and provide a warm, harmonious environment in which our children learn and thrive.
We offer, and aim for, high academic standards ensuring that each and every child in our care is able to progress to a secondary school of their parents’ choice. But, we know and understand that every child learns at a different rate. Where necessary, extra help is provided through our Learning Support Department. We also offer an Able Child Programme designed to develop the higher order thinking skills. And for those with talents in art, drama, music and sport, we offer many opportunities for them to shine. Above all, our aim is to enthuse children with a love of learning and the desire to make the very most of their abilities and opportunities.
Our Headmaster, Mr Piers Heyworth, has recently joined the school from James Allen's Preparatory School in Dulwich, where he was the Head for 14 years. He is an active member of the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools, through which he keeps in touch with current educational thinking. He is ably supported by Mrs Amanda Barnes, the School’s Deputy Head and Head of Prep Department, and Mrs Fiona Wylie, Head of the Pre-Prep Department who have both been highly valued members of the Manor community for nearly 25 years.
The school consists of two sections: the Pre-Prep Department (including the Nursery) for boys and girls aged 3-7, and the Prep Department for girls aged 7-11.
| Pre-Nursery: | 2/3 year olds | Year 3: | 7/8 year olds | |
| Nursery: | 3/4 year olds | Year 4: | 8/9 year olds | |
| Reception: | 4/5 year olds | Year 5: | 9/10 year olds | |
| Year 1: | 5/6 year olds | Year 6: | 10/11 year olds | |
| Year 2: | 6/7 year olds |
Our normal working day runs from 8.30am and finishes at either 3.30pm or 3.55pm according to the age of the children. However, we acknowledge that many of our parents require care for their children for a greater part of the day so we offer ‘Early Birds’, which provides care before the start of the school day from 8.00am. ‘Extended Day’ allows children to both relax, read, have some fun and do homework if appropriate, until 5.30pm.
In addition, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities from pottery to judo and classical civilisation to street dancing, together with extra music and sport, many of which take place after school and some of which take place before school.