Head’s Welcome

The warmest of welcomes to The Manor Prep, our very special corner of Oxfordshire where boys and girls aged 2-11 experience the most magical childhood. I regularly have to pinch myself to check that I really am part of such a wonderful community where every individual puts our aims of Challenge, Cherish and Inspire at the very heart of what they do.

Challenge…

We strive to help every child reach and exceed their potential; academic rigour going hand in hand with opportunities to experiment with wide and varied activities both in and out of the classroom. The Manor is the perfect environment for children to flourish in, making excellent academic progress whilst also developing their wider abilities as learners and refining the personal qualities needed for the ever-changing world of tomorrow. Surrounded by amazing facilities and guided by talented staff who know each individual really well, children feel able to take risks and challenge themselves, indulging in their curiosity and building resilience as they go.

Cherish…

Every Manor pupil is unique and special and we recognise the great privilege it is to be trusted by parents to nurture each individual, helping them to develop a clear sense of self and the ability to grow and become the very best they can be. Whether in or out of the classroom, laughter echoes around our leafy site and kindness exudes from all in our Manor family. Staff are on hand to support the children in embracing their school days as well as equipping them to deal with bumps in the road and times when life might be trickier for them too. Manor children love coming to school, and that is exactly as it should be!

Inspire…

At The Manor we offer a huge range of opportunities, encouraging all of our children to adopt a ‘have a go’ attitude and to embrace different lessons and activities with an open mind, knowing that they may find a new talent or passion. We see, every day, how our dynamic learning environment inspires the children, sparking their curiosity and helping them to develop confidence in who they are.

By the time the children leave us at 11, ready to move on to a broad number of senior schools, we are entirely confident that they are ready for this next step and that we have given them the best possible start. Do come and visit us so you can feel for yourself the remarkably magical yet grounded place The Manor is.

Rachel Hamlyn
Head

Visit Us

We hold regular Open Events where you can meet key members of the Senior Leadership Team and tour the school with some of our Year 6 pupils. We also offer Private Visits at any time, comprising of a meeting with our Head, Rachel Hamlyn, followed by a tour of the school. Private Visits can also be arranged virtually if you are unable to come to the school in person.

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