Warwick Preparatory School News Feed - News

Warwick Prep Life - Spring Term 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:44:44 GMT

While hunting for Easter eggs, Spirit the Squirrel discovered the Spring Term edition of our school magazine, Warwick Prep Life!

Latest inspection result confirms our status as one of the country’s leading preparatory schools

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 16:03:06 GMT

Warwick Preparatory School has once again been confirmed as one of the country’s leading prep schools after a stellar report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The ISI spent three days carrying out a comprehensive review of all aspects of the school – and their verdict is that Warwick Prep continues to provide the highest standards of education for our pupils.

Shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts

Fri, 4 Jul 2025 13:24:02 GMT

We are thrilled to share that Warwick Prep School has been shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025!

Highly Commended by Muddy Stilettos!

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:41:05 GMT

We are delighted to have been awarded Highly Commended in the category of Most Creative Learning Through Play in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2025!

Squirrels in the Community

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:08 GMT

The Wellbeing Team visited residents at Oakley Grange Care Home.

Supporting Red Nose Day

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:55:08 GMT

This year, for Red Nose Day, Comic Relief encouraged the nation to come together to make a difference through simple acts of silliness.

Easter Holiday Action

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:43 GMT

We’re excited to share that our popular Easter holiday Action programmes are back, offering a fantastic range of activities for your child.

Our New Orchard Takes Root

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:29:29 GMT

Following a successful bid to WPSA, Eco Council members from Year 1 and Year 2 visited Forest School to help plant eight fruit trees.

Reading new heights in The Squirrels Nursery

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:21:04 GMT

In The Squirrels Nursery, the children listened to the story of Jack and the Beanstalk before discovering one growing in the garden!

Bringing Books to Life on World Book Day

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:18:13 GMT

The pupils had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day, bringing to life characters from their favourite books and representing one of the skills from our Skills for Life wheel.

Warwick Schools Foundation Launches New Summer Orchestra Course for Young Musicians

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:14:46 GMT

Warwick Schools Foundation is set to welcome talented and aspiring musicians aged 7 to 16 from across the region to its newly announced Orchestra Course this summer.

World Wildlife Day

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:35:39 GMT

On Monday, Eco Council members, together with Mrs Carpenter, led an assembly for World Wildlife Day, highlighting the importance of caring for our planet and protecting wildlife.

Year 6 Explore Volume

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:58:32 GMT

In Maths, the Year 6 girls explored volume by building a variety of 3D shapes using centimetre cubes.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:38:46 GMT

In Forest School, the Reception children learnt about Chinese New Year and the twelve different animals that represent the years.

Flipping for victory!

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:23:37 GMT

The Warwick Prep School House Captains had a wonderful time taking part in the annual Rotary Club Pancake Race in Market Square, Warwick.

Empowering the Women of the Future

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:09:19 GMT

On International Women's Day, the Year 5 girls had the amazing opportunity to hear about Dr Helen Maddock's journey in her career as a Senior Researcher and Professor at Coventry University.

Year 3 and Year 4 Link Day

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:41:52 GMT

Year 3 and Year 4 pupils from Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School came together for another exciting Link Day!

Warwickshire Primary Schools Team Championship

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:58 GMT

On Saturday 7 February, the Final of the Warwickshire Primary Schools Team Chess Championship took place at Solihull School.

Learning New Skills in Forest School

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:56:04 GMT

The Reception children have been developing new skills in Forest School, learning to peel sticks and hammer nails.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:47:39 GMT

Children in The Squirrels Nursery went on a bear hunt in Forest School.

Safer Internet Day 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:18:07 GMT

We marked Safer Internet Day with a whole‑school assembly, following this year’s theme 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices - Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI.'

NSPCC Number Day

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:16 GMT

Pupils at Warwick Prep have enjoyed lots of number fun today while celebrating NSPCC Number Day!

Year 5 Netball Link Day

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:27:34 GMT

Year 5 pupils from Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School came together for an exciting and collaborative Netball Link Day.

Reception Blast Off to Space

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:06:34 GMT

The Reception children enjoyed celebrating Space Day as part of their topic this half term.

Year 5 Find Their Samba Beat!

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:00:13 GMT

The Year 5 girls had a fantastic time taking part in a Samba workshop with Mrs Lee, finding their rhythm and learning lots of new skills.

Charitable donation to the Royal British Legion

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:34:40 GMT

Our Warwick Prep School House Captains, along with Mrs Dodsworth, welcomed Roy Dixon, President of the Warwick branch of the Royal British Legion and Tracey Powell, Poppy Appeal Manager, to present a cheque for £1,187.42.

Open Morning - Saturday 21 March, 9.30am - 12.15pm

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:45:22 GMT

Our next Open Morning is Saturday 21 March, 9.30am - 12.15pm.

Run, run, as fast as you can!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:09:19 GMT

In The Squirrels Nursery, the children have been exploring traditional tales.

“Wunderhaar ist wunderbar!”

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:59:17 GMT

Our German Club, led by Mrs Varney MacLeod, put on a lively performance of Rotkäppchen (Little Red Riding Hood) in assembly this week.

Sharing Eco Stories at King's High School

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:22:45 GMT

This week, members of the Eco Council visited King’s High School to meet Year 8 students in the Library and hear their eco stories.

Preparing for the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:06:02 GMT

Ahead of this weekend’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch weekend, pupils in Reception have been busy getting ready in Forest School.

Year 4 Divide and Conquer!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:42:52 GMT

The Year 4 girls have been exploring division and dividing increasingly larger numbers into equal groups to find the remainders.

2016 vs 2026: A Decade of Growth at Warwick Prep

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:53:44 GMT

Looking back from 2016 to 2026 at Warwick Prep School, so much has grown and developed.

February Holiday Action

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:48:54 GMT

Booking for February Holiday Action 2026 is now open!

Snow Much Fun at Forest School

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:42:17 GMT

Children in The Squirrels Nursery wrapped up warmly and visited Forest School to look for signs of winter.

Singing Together at Young Voices

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:58:08 GMT

This week, pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 joined over five thousand other primary school children at the BP Pulse Arena to take part in Young Voices, the world’s largest school choir.

Cyber Safety

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 13:14:49 GMT

This week, we are looking at Locket Widget and the safeguarding risks it may present for children and young people.

A wunderbar assembly!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:57:43 GMT

Members of German Club, along with Mrs Varney MacLeod, presented an assembly entirely in German!

Welcoming Father Christmas!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:48:33 GMT

Father Christmas flew in on his sleigh from Lapland today to wish all the children a very merry Christmas!

Warwick Prep Life - Autumn Term 2025

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:50:03 GMT

Spirit the Squirrel was busy digging up acorns in Forest School when they discovered the Autumn Term edition of our school magazine, Warwick Prep Life!

Squirrels in the Community

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:21:48 GMT

As part of our Squirrels in the Community initiative, our House Captains, members of the Handbells Club and the Songbirds visited Jubilee Care Home to put on a morning of Christmas entertainment for the residents.

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:55:40 GMT

Once again, pupils at Warwick Prep School have supported the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal by donating items to help children and families in need this Christmas.

Championing Critical Thinking

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:42:14 GMT

Our Critical Thinking Champions have been working hard this term to promote Critical Thinking.

Christmas Jumper Day!

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:11:48 GMT

Pupils and staff at Warwick Prep School wore festive knitwear for Christmas Jumper Day to support Save the Children.

Open Afternoon - Tuesday 20 January, 2pm-3pm

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:17:15 GMT

Join us at our Open Afternoon on Tuesday 20 January, 2pm-3pm to experience our vibrant, dynamic and happy school during the school day.

Entrance Assessment Day - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:31 GMT

Register for our Warwick Prep School Entrance Assessment Day for September 2026 entry (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5) and take the first steps towards your daughter's journey in the Warwick Schools Foundation.

Year 3 Christingle Assembly

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 11:57:00 GMT

The Year 3 girls led a beautiful Christingle assembly for parents and families.

St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 11:54:37 GMT

We are delighted, once again, to take part in the annual St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival which opens at 5pm tonight during Warwick Victorian Evening.

Links with Warwick Junior School

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:10:25 GMT

Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 at Warwick Prep and Warwick Junior School enjoyed a collaborative Link Day this week.

Maths Week

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:47:29 GMT

This week, we have been celebrating Maths Week, a nationwide event that champions curiosity, problem-solving and a love of numbers.