About Shapwick Prep

Shapwick Prep offers a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment for children aged 8 to 13 years in the heart of the beautiful Somerset levels. Pupils thrive in this close-knit family environment, that facilitates strong inter-personal relationships and an understanding of individual needs.

Pupils study Maths and English every morning with a focus on their essential literacy and numeracy skills. The rest of the day is then split into 30 minute and 1 hour sessions covering Art and Design, Design Technology,Drama, Geography, History, ICT, Music, PE/Games, PSHCE, RE and Science

Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy run alongside the above throughout the day, both in and out of the classroom.

Deputy Headteacher's Welcome

As Deputy Headteacher working alongside a highly skilled and dedicated team of fellow professionals, I welcome you to the unique experience that is Shapwick Prep.

As parents, we all want the best education that is available for our children. It is their right.

It is my belief that a well rounded, appropriate education, where trust, respect and tolerance, with a sense of fun, is a pre-requisite to a happy and successful adult life.

Many of our pupils arrive as a shadow of their former selves, unwilling or unable to embrace the learning process any more. They are exhausted by the whole experience, as you are. My colleagues and I will enter into a relationship with you and your son/daughter and plan an individual programme to begin the process of re-igniting the flame of learning and discovery. A sense of self-worth and belonging will be nurtured and the building blocks for life will be de-mystified.

Our ultimate goal is, through providing a unique and effective opportunity, tailored to meet your son/daughter’s individual needs, each pupil in our charge will find a route through to ultimately realising their true potential and a brighter future.

Margaret Kingham
Deputy Headteacher, Shapwick Prep.