Heatherton School

Heatherton School Heatherton is a girls independent school in Amersham with co-ed nursery for pupils aged 2-11.

20/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all Heatherton alumni who received their GCSE results today! 🎓

To celebrate the occasion, we’re looking back at two of our remarkable alumni who graduated from Heatherton and went on to attend a top grammar school, Dr Challoner’s High School, in Buckinghamshire 📚🏆.

At Heatherton, girls are given the confidence and support to succeed, helping them not only secure places at high-performing senior schools, but truly thrive there ✨.

With a strong academic programme, one-to-one support, and a character education that empowers girls to flourish, it’s no surprise that so many Heatherton girls go on to achieve great things at GCSE and beyond 🚀

10/08/2026

🎨 Year 4 get creative!🖌️

Before the summer break, Year 4 had a wonderful time welcoming artist Marjolein Trewavas – affectionately known to the children as Mrs Broccoli – for a special painting workshop in the Art Department. 🥦✨

The children explored colour, brushstrokes and composition, developing their observational skills and confidence along the way. It was fantastic to see their creativity shine through, with every finished piece showcasing their own personal style.

20/07/2026

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside! 🌊

Year 2 stepped back in time for an immersive Victorian seaside experience, discovering what a trip to the beach was like over 100 years ago.

From dressing up in Victorian costumes 👒 to exploring the sand, examining old postcards and coins 🪙, and finishing the day with a traditional puppet show 🎭, the girls fully embraced every activity.

What a fantastic way to bring history to life and inspire curiosity through hands-on learning! 💙

15/07/2026

From first words to real-life experiences. 🇫🇷✨

At Heatherton School, language learning starts in Nursery through songs, stories and conversation. As our pupils progress, their confidence, communication skills and cultural understanding grow with them.

By Year 6, they're putting their French into practice on their trip to France—where classroom learning becomes real-world experience.

Every step builds confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of languages.

10/07/2026

From an overnight stay at Heatherton in Year 3 to a residential in France in Year 6, our girls build confidence, independence and lasting friendships through every residential experience. 💜

Each trip is carefully planned to build on the last, helping pupils develop resilience, teamwork and a growing sense of independence in a fun and supportive environment.

✨ Year 3 – Overnight stay at Heatherton
🏕️ Year 4 – Three-night residential
🌿 Year 5 – Week-long UK residential
🇫🇷 Year 6 – Residential in France

Every adventure helps prepare our girls for the next.

03/07/2026

Goodbye and good luck Year 6!💚

We are so proud of everything you have achieved during your time at Heatherton. You leave us with wonderful memories, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to embrace the exciting adventures that lie ahead.

As you take your next steps to secondary school, and beyond, we wish you every success and happiness. Be brave, embrace every opportunity, and never stop believing in yourselves.

Here’s to the Heatherton Year 6 Class of 2026 - once a Heatherton girl, always a Heatherton girl 💫

02/07/2026

As we reach the end of another incredible academic year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the achievements, growth and dedication of our pupils.⭐️

From Subject Awards to Values Awards, today is all about recognising the hard work, resilience and ambition that make our community so special.

We’re so proud of everything our pupils have accomplished this year, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve next!👏

🏃‍♂️Athletics Extravaganza at RMS 🏃‍♂️Our Year 3, 4 and 5 athletes recently attended the athletics extravaganza hosted b...
01/07/2026

🏃‍♂️Athletics Extravaganza at RMS 🏃‍♂️

Our Year 3, 4 and 5 athletes recently attended the athletics extravaganza hosted by RMS, and what a fantastic morning it was!

Across every event, we saw incredible resilience, determination, and outstanding Heatherton team spirit on full display 💚 Every athlete gave their best and supported one another throughout the day.

🏆 Overall results:
Year 3 – 🥇 1st place
Year 4 – 🥈 2nd place
Year 5 – 🥉 3rd place

⭐ Stand out performances:
Cora – 🥇 1st in 600m and Vortex
Bonnie – 🥇 1st in Rounders Ball Throw
Olivia H – 🥇 1st in Hurdles
Ella – 🥇 1st in Hurdles
Trixie – 🥇 1st in 600m
Charlotte – 🥈 2nd in 150m and Vortex
Jemima – 🥈 2nd in 800m

A huge congratulations to all athletes involved – what an amazing team effort and a day to be proud of! 👏

Year 6 brought their History topic to life during WW2 Day, from baking a wartime malt loaf and learning the Lambeth Walk...
30/06/2026

Year 6 brought their History topic to life during WW2 Day, from baking a wartime malt loaf and learning the Lambeth Walk to exploring VR experiences, code-breaking and authentic WWII artefacts.

Following on from the day, the girls were delighted to welcome Mr Winwright from Berkhamsted School, who shared his fascinating collection of WWII artefacts. They even had the opportunity to try on genuine Home Front uniforms and discover more about the vital roles women played during the war.

24/06/2026

Heatherton was transported to the vibrant sounds of Trinidad and Tobago today, as Mike Simpson from Inspire-Works led an exciting series of steel pan workshops! 🎶🥁

Each class from Years 2–6 had the opportunity to take part, learning to play the lively tune Hot, Hot, Hot— perfectly suited to the glorious sunny weather! 🌞 Pupils worked collaboratively to create rhythms and melodies on these captivating instruments, while also discovering their fascinating history and design. 🎵

Nursery, Reception and Year 1 didn’t miss out either. As they were too young to play the pans themselves, they learned about the instruments and joined in with Mike using boomwhackers, with each class playing different chords— it sounded fantastic! ⭐

It was a joyful, immersive musical experience, and a fantastic time was had by all!

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10 Copperkins Lane
Amersham
HP65QB

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Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

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