Welcome to the

Junior
School

“Across NHEHS, we offer exceptional educational opportunities for girls of all ages, from Reception through to Sixth Form. All girls, whatever their age, benefit from our ‘no either-or’ ethos, where academic ambition happily coexists with a supportive and empowering atmosphere.”

Ms K Bevan

Head of Junior School

Stimulating young minds

As they join our Junior School, we help young girls to fall in love with learning. We build on their natural curiosity and interests, through a carefully balanced programme of structured learning alongside creative exploration. Skilful guidance and exposure to a broad range of thought-provoking experiences enable our girls to thrive and excel.

Our integrated curriculum encourages young minds to look at a given topic from multiple viewpoints. As teachers, we know this leads to deeper understanding and prepares children for their future, but for the girls it simply means being immersed in a topic and the joy of becoming experts. This approach is complemented by specialist teaching in Science, Music, Sport and Languages, often in bespoke spaces within the Junior and Senior Schools.

Creating a warm, friendly culture

We pride ourselves on building the foundations that are central to an enjoyable and successful life in school, and beyond. When children are happy, confident and excited by challenges, they can make the most of the opportunities available to them and achieve their potential. It is why we put so much effort into creating a warm, supportive and friendly culture. Our girls literally skip into school, happy to be here and keen to see what the day will bring.

We help them to articulate their own ideas in an encouraging setting, where kindness to others is expected and highly valued. This creates a culture where girls feel safe to express themselves and explore ideas together. It builds an even deeper love of learning, and better understanding of people, as well as subjects.

“Pupils develop high levels of self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline, and resilience.”

junior pupil smiling and jumping up in swimming pool

Adding breadth and depth

Beyond a wide-ranging timetable, we offer a vast array of in-school and after-school clubs. These add to the breadth of experiences that girls can sample during their time with us.

By the time girls move up to the Senior School, their love of learning has become part of who they are. And part of who they will be next.

I look forward to welcoming you at one of our Open Days.

—Ms K Bevan
Head of Junior School

Visit us

Our New Junior School

In November we unveiled a new building for our Junior School students. This inspiring design provides a state-of-the-art learning environment for our Junior girls as they begin their education with us, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and significantly enhanced landscaping to enable external play and exploration.

“NHEHS is a big home, full of friends and my second family. It means a place where we can have fun, learn and laugh.”

Junior School, Year 6

“One of the most important things I have learned is how to make friends and speak out loud as that used to be a small fear of mine.”

NHEHS Juniors Instagram

Head of Junior School, Kate Bevan, talks about the importance of diversity in our school on our #NHEHSGivingDay.

To support our Giving Day for Bursaries please see the link in our bio. https://givingday.nhehs.gdst.net

Thank you ☺️

#EveryoneMakesADifference #transformationalbursaries
@gdstgirls @hmc_org

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☺️ Our #NHEHSJuniors are really embracing all things 150th!

From walking 150 steps on stilts to doing 150 star jumps, all our pupils will be putting the fun into fundraising with their year group challenges for our first ever #NHEHSGivingDay tomorrow!

👀 Look out for our social posts on Tuesday!

#NHEHSGivingDay #EveryoneMakesADifference
#PuttingTheFunIntoFundraising #nhehsjuniors #150thanniversary #150years #transformationalbursaries

@gdstgirls

➡️ See the link in our bio or https://givingday.nhehs.gdst.net/coming-soon/

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🇮🇳Y4’s Fabulous Finish was an unforgettable Indian Cooking Day, where the students planned and made their own unique curries.

The aromas of spices filled the air as the children enthusiastically chopped, stirred, and cooked. The results were nothing short of fantastic, with each curry boasting its own distinct flavour. Despite a few cut fingers and even a few flames, the day was a tremendous success.

An enormous special thank you goes out to the volunteer parents whose support and guidance made the event possible. Their presence ensured that every student not only had a great time but also learned valuable cooking skills.

Here’s to more delicious adventures in the kitchen!

#fabulousfinish #indiancooking #year4 #nhehsjuniors

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📢 Great news just in!

A Junior School parent has just given £1000 to our Match Fund for Giving Day! Thank you! ☺️

Like to support us too?

You can either:

✅ Do the same (please email development@nhehs.gdst.net)

✅ Be a Challenge Funder (please email development@nhehs.gdst.net)

Or

✅Give early to maximise your gift
➡️ https://givingday.nhehs.gdst.net/p/parents150/pledge/

Thank you for your brilliant support! ☺️

#EveryoneMakesADifference #transformationalbursaries #bursaries #nhehsbursaries #nhehsgivingday #givingday

@gdstgirls @nhehsgdst @nhehsalumnae @hmc_org @royalspringboard @johnlyonscharity