Description
Abbotsford Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Trafford for kids aged 0 to 11 (Gender - Mixed)
If you're looking for a prep school that offers everything your child needs to succeed, you'll find that Abbotsford is the perfect place. They are a small school with reduced class sizes, meaning our skilled and dedicated teachers will have the chance to get to know your child and will support them every step of the way on their academic journey. They believe happy pupils are successful learners and they aim to create a friendly and motivational environment. They offer a high-quality educational experience in a safe and stimulating environment. Academia empowers a child and Abbotsford provides the necessary knowledge, concepts, skills and discipline to equip children for further education as well as the ability to become confident and independent individuals. A wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs are also offered and our pupils thoroughly enjoy sporting activities, school clubs, art, drama and more.
Facilities
The Nursery at Abbotsford
Choosing the right setting for your child during their early years is vital as this period is crucial for their development and preparation for the future. This is why they have created an environment that ensures children from as young as four months get the best possible start by working in partnership with parents. They recognise that raising a child is a balancing act, and everything they do, from flexible opening and closing hours to remaining open for 50 weeks of the year puts you and your family first. The approach centres on the child and is driven by the desire to see all children achieving their full potential in their own unique way. They believe that nurturing children’s individual interests helps them develop and grow - preparing them for an exciting and rewarding learning experience.
Pre-Prep
The most important aspect of the Pre Prep stage is that your child makes a smooth transition from the Early Years to main school life. The infant school department builds on the nurturing environment of our Early Years. The aim is for all children to grow up with confidence in themselves as successful learners. They carefully monitor each child’s progress and celebrate their successes to promote positive attitudes to learning.The Pre Prep stage of the school will help your child develop into a learner for life. Small class sizes, academic excellence, fantastic pastoral care and extra-curricular activities combine to give you a great infant school for your child. The Pre-Prep class sizes are small - never exceeding 20 children and this ensures children learn at their own pace and that they can differentiate effectively to engage every child.
Prep
Abbotsford is an independent school with places that are highly sought-after as they are known for ensuring children are ready for the next stage in their education. They set high standards in regards to academia and behaviour, and pupils are assisted in meeting these expectations with dedicated and professional staff that promote self-confidence, self-assurance and self-discipline. They have a responsibility to provide a first-class learning experience and they deliver this with highly-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff. Teachers take on a coordinator’s role for their specialised subject and their skills are used so that children receive specialist teaching as well as having the continuity of their own class teacher for core subjects.
Features
Things to note
A space to play
A playful introduction to education at this age is central to creating a lifelong, effortless, and enjoyable approach to learning and achieving. Expertly developed by the early years team, the environment helps shape young minds through a wide range of stimulating educational opportunities. The surroundings are tailored to inspire through exploration, discovery and creativity. They encourage inspirational play, aimed at providing valuable experiences that offer freedom and gentle guidance towards becoming an effective learner.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Educational trips and school visits play an important part at Abbotsford. Ensuring an array of extracurricular activities are available reflects the goal to provide pupils with a rich, all-round education. They understand that learning does not only take place inside the classroom, so we regularly organise educational trips to places of interest in the local area, such as museums, theatres and The Lowry, which are of great value.
Sports at Abbotsford
Sport is one of our greatest strengths and they believe all children should regularly particpate in a variety of sporting activities. Your child will have the opportunity to represent the school and appear for Abbotsford in matches and competitions appropriate for their ability.Within school, interhouse matches are keenly contested and our sports teams have achieved numerous successes including representing Trafford across Manchester in rugby, hockey and gymnastics.
Extrcurricular
Exciting and educational school trips are a part of life at Abbotsford. Your child will have the opportunity to learn by visiting various places of interest and participating in extracurricular activities and school clubs.On school trips, children experience culture, nature and history first-hand through visits to places such as The Lowry and the Manchester Opera House. At nearby Dunham and Bramall Halls, children learn how people lived in times gone by and visits to Chester provide excellent educational opportunities about the Romans.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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