Highfield and Brookham School
Highfield and Brookham School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Liphook, Hampshire, educating pupils aged 2 - 13 and founded in 1907. Boarding fees are £11,650 - £13,575 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 8 - 13
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Highfield and Brookham
The story, ethos and character of Highfield and Brookham.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mrs Suzannah Cryer
Highfield and Brookham, a prestigious Prep School in Hampshire, England. The school is set in 175 acres of beautiful countryside only an hour from London Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Highfield and Brookham enjoys outstanding academic success and feeds some of the top Senior Schools in England including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington and Marlborough.
Highfield and Brookham is an academically successful school. Children have been awarded over 130 senior school scholarships since 2014. These scholarships have been awarded in a range of disciplines including Academic, Art, Design Technology, Sport, Drama and Music.
The remarkable success of the school's scholarship programme is a key reason parents choose a Highfield and Brookham education for their children.
These three elements are fundamental for ensuring children are truly happy at Highfield and Brookham. We have no doubt that when children's physical and mental health are at their peak they learn best. We are here with them, and you, every step of their educational journey ready to catch them if they ever fall.
The facilities at Highfield and Brookham really are fantastic and help us to deliver a first-class education for children. From specialist Art and DT studios and three well-equipped Science labs to a full-sized all-weather hockey pitch, heated indoor swimming pool and an enviable theatre with state-of-the-art tiered seating for up to 300 people, we are incredibly well placed to enable our children to thrive and grow in every area of school and academic life.
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Academics at Highfield and Brookham
What pupils study at Highfield and Brookham — and where it takes them.
as well as providing breadth and added value. In order for children to achieve excellence they are taught by a combination of subject specialist and key stage specialists. Our highly-experienced key stage teachers are extremely skilled at teaching their specific age group.
They design lessons with limitless possibilities to ensure your child reaches their potential. We believe in the importance of developing a set of essential skills. This will children socially, increase their learning outcomes and enhance career opportunities.
Programmes offered
Where our leavers go
Co-educational Schools Ardingly College Bedales School Bede's Senior School Bradfield College Brighton College Bryanston School Canford School Charterhouse School Churcher's College Senior School Clayesmore School Cranleigh School Dauntsey's School Downside School Eastbourne College Epsom College Frensham Heights Gordonstoun School Hurstpierpoint College King's School, Canterbury King's College, Taunton Lancing College Lord Wandsworth College Marlborough College Millfield School Milton Abbey Oundle School Pangbourne College Portsmouth Grammar School Rugby School Seaford College St Edward's, Oxford Stowe School Uppingham School Wellington College Winchester College Boys' Schools Eton College Harrow School Radley College Royal Grammar School Sherborne School Girls' Schools Benenden School Cheltenham Ladies' College Downe House Guildford High School Heathfield School, Ascot Prior's Field School Sherborne School for Girls St Catherine's School, Bramley St Mary's School, Ascot St Swithun's School Tormead School Tudor Hall Wycombe Abbey
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Highfield and Brookham
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Highfield and Brookham.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
that there is always someone to talk to. Children are encouraged to speak to any member of staff they want to. We will make sure they know that all adults are prepared to listen and want to help in any given situation. We have very thorough lines of communication to ensure we know about any matters that might be affecting children.
Our staff meet weekly to discuss every child in the boarding houses, which ensures every child is acknowledged, known and valued by all staff members. The Director of Boarding is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead and sits on the School Pastoral Care Committee which meets weekly with our Head, Mrs Cryer, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Heads of Year.
A genuine home away from home
We have two boarding houses; a girls house and a boys house, which together accommodate our 130 boarders. Senior Boarding House (Boys and Girls) Our Boarding House is home to up to 130 children in Year 6 to Year 8 as well as our Head of Boys boarding, Head of Girls boarding and team of enthusiastic graduate assistants.
Our Director of Boarding lives just a stone's throw away. There are 22 dorms in the Senior Boarding House spread out over two floors. Dorm sizes vary from four beds to ten beds. The House is also divided into a girls' end (with 12 dorms) and a boys' end (with 10 dorms), each with their own Common Room and multiple bathrooms.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Highfield and Brookham admissions
How children join Highfield and Brookham, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
International children are welcome to join Highfield and Brookham in September, January or April providing there is space in their year group. April is a particular popular time for children who are joining us for just one term so we recommend registering at least a year in advance.
Special notes to agents about entry to the school We enjoy good relationships with a number of agents and are happy to agents in their activities to promote the school. Our agents are paid a 10% commission of the first year's fees. Application procedure and entrance tests Highfield and Brookham accepts pupils with a range of abilities which we believe is an essential element of our strength and gives our schools great character and atmosphere.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Highfield and Brookham fees & funding
What Highfield and Brookham costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Highfield and Brookham.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Highfield and Brookham against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Highfield and Brookham location & travel
Where Highfield and Brookham is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Highfield Lane, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LQ, England Airport transfer Private airport transfers are available on request. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0) 1428 728000 Website https://highfieldandbrookham.
co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Heathrow 38 50 2. London Gatwick 50 65 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Liphook 1 3 2. Haslemere 4 11 3. Guildford 17.3 24 Local accommodation Old Thorns Hotel: www.
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