Good Schools Guide
Who We Are
Barrow Hills is a lively, aspirational school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13.
We welcome children into a warm, inclusive community set in an extraordinary woodland setting with outstanding facilities. From our extensive forest school and astroturf pitches to our library and science laboratories, all our children are encouraged to find wonder and grow.
Pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally, with specialist teachers bringing the best of academic and creative practice from our nursery setting upwards, sparking curiosity and inspiring confidence…
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Join us at an Open Morning
The best way to feel what life is like at Barrow Hills is to join us at an Open Morning. We warmly invite you to experience the magic of our school where our children flourish academically, socially and emotionally. A great opportunity to talk to our children and teachers about what makes our school such a special place.
Friday 10th October 2025 or Friday 6th March 2026
From 9.30am to 11.00am
Join us to explore and experience everyday school life here at Barrow Hills
In the SPOTLIGHT
Sports Day 2025
What a fantastic day of competition for all the children at Barrow Hills! We celebrated an overall victory for Kean, and bravery was on full display – particularly from one boy who fell not once, but twice, in his hurdling...
Barrow Hills Ski Trip – Claviere Italy 2025
The 2025 Barrow Hills ski trip to Claviere, Italy, was a week full of adventure, achievement, and unforgettable memories. Though the trip began with an unexpected twist—an evacuation of Gatwick Airport due to a fire alarm—this moment of chaos was...
Ski Skills!
During the Easter holidays Esme (6R) and Ottilie(2G) won their downhill ski races in Oberlech, Austria. Great skills ! Well done to you both!
Pre-Prep Awards
Work of the Week Congratulations to Hugo (Rec), Arthur (1G) and Walter (2G) who were awarded the accolade of Pre-Prep work of the week in assembly this morning. Gold Awards Year 2 Congratulations to Otis, Orson, Beau, Sophie, Matilda and...
Barrow Hills Bulletin, Friday 2 May 2025
Message From the Head Dear Parents, We’ve had a lovely start to the summer term, with the children enjoying their break times on the fields and our first cricket fixtures basking in sunshine. The school is busier than ever, now...
It’s only 3 days until our Christmas Market takes place this Saturday from 11am-4pm.
We’re looking forward to welcoming all our stall holders and visitors to what we know will be a brilliantly festive day with lots of arts & crafts, food, drink and carols.
Come along to grab those much needed Christmas presents! Free Entry & Parking.
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‘Preparing for Greater Things’ Barrow Hills with Bridewell AI in the heart of the City.
In an exciting trip to Guildhall in the City of London, Year 8 met the Lord Mayor, Aldermen of the City and our full Court (trustee body of the Royal Bridewell Hospital) and enjoyed a rare opportunity to present their work to an influential audience. The children demonstrated our unique Bridewell AI technology, showing Governors how it is used to support their creative writing, enhancing learning and critical thinking within the English curriculum and helping them to understand the next steps in promoting deeper, more independent engagement.
They taught Governors how to write strong prompts to generate better AI responses, showing the vital importance and power of strong digital literacy skills. At the end of their session our Governors compared pupils’ original drafts with their AI-supported versions. They noted powerful improvements in clarity, structure and creativity - all led by human intelligence, supported by Bridewell AI.
Well done to Year 8 for showcasing Bridewell AI so effectively, representing the School brilliantly and demonstrating how Bridewell is future proofing the education of its pupils through cutting edge educational innovation.
#bridewellschools #barrowhillsschool #prepareforthefuture
An exciting day at Barrow Hills - decorating our Christmas tree which stands in reception at the heart of our School! Now that the decorations are up, the lights are on and the fire is crackling, our whole School community is feeling festive.
Christmas at Barrow Hills is always a good reminder to embrace the festivities with kindness and generosity.
We have an action packed few weeks ahead of us with carols, concerts, nativities, plays and trips, not to mention Christmas Jumper Day!
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Join us for our Nursery & Kindy Open Morning on Friday 23rd January from 9:30am -11.00am
We are an educational nursery, offering a journey brimming with wonder, growth, and curiosity for every child.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
Join us for our Reception Open Morning on Friday 23 January from 9:30am - 11.00am
We are a nurturing Reception setting, where the foundations of learning are built through creativity, confidence, and joyful discovery.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
Join us for our Open Morning on Friday 23rd January from 9:30am -11.00am
From Year 3 to Year 8, our Prep school offers a confident, joyful learning environment, where every child is prepared for greater things, supported in character, taught by passionate specialists, and inspired across academics and co‑curricular life.
“A small school with beautiful grounds, Barrow Hills has the environment, learning culture and pastoral care balanced perfectly to nurture success”.
Good Schools Guide: Review 2025
Join us and experience first hand why Barrow Hills children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Book your place at barrowhills.org/admissions or contact us on 01428 683639 or registrar@barrowhills.org to learn more.
#openmorning #prepschool #preschool
An unexpected flurry of snow this morning brought lots of happy faces at Barrow Hills - we all took a moment to pause just a bit longer at the windows, watching the School grounds transform with a magical sprinkling of snow! ⛄️❄️ Christmas is coming…
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Yesterday we welcomed Katie from Usborne books who arrived with a wide range of books designed to inspire readers of every age. The children enjoyed browsing each category, discussing their favourite topics and characters with Katie and discovering new authors.
Moments like these remind us how important it is to spark imagination and nurture children’s love of reading both in School and at home. With Christmas just around the corner it’s the perfect time for us all to curl up in a cozy spot and enjoy the magic of a great book.
#barrowhills #usbornebookfair #raisingreaders #bridewellschools #allthroughexcellence
We are incredibly proud to share that former Barrow Hills pupil, Cleo Buirski has been selected for the England U16 Girls Squad as part of the 2025-26 England Age Group Programme! 🏑
Showing immense early talent under the direction of our brilliant sports faculty, Cleo has gone from strength to strength with this incredible achievement highlighting her dedication, determination and focus on continuous growth. Her potential on the international hockey stage is incredibly bright - Cleo, as an Old Barrow Hillian, we know you are prepared for greater things!
Well done, Cleo - we can’t wait to see you shine!
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As part of Anti-Bullying Week, on Friday we all joined in with the fun of wearing odd socks to show our support for standing up against bullying. The pupils were incredible and turned up to school in their most bold and brightest socks!
It’s a small but meaningful way to send a big message that everyone is unique and deserves to be treated with respect.
#barrowhills #antibullyingweek #oddsocksday #justgiving
Sails, Rails, Wheels and Wings!
Our Year 1 children had great fun ‘junk modelling’ a wide range of transport this week. Each child thought of the sort of vehicle they would like to make - covering land, sea and sky, ideas ranged from hot air balloons to submarines, from tanks and buses to aeroplanes.
At Barrow Hills, children begin to develop the skills and habits that will shape their futures - whether it’s through collaborative projects, creative expression, or developing problem-solving abilities, we encourage every child to just get stuck in. After all, 75% of learning is through doing!
#barrowhills #handsonlearning #creativelearning
Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
Seasonal magic is in the air as we prepare to welcome a host of hand-picked, talented local artists and craft makers to our vibrant Christmas Market. Join us for a very special Christmas shopping experience, and enjoy delicious festive food and drinks as you soak up the warm Christmas atmosphere of our historic arts & crafts setting.
Unique handcrafted gifts and treats for all ages… even for that one person who has it all!
A warm welcome awaits you. Free Entry & Parking.
#bridewellschools #christmasmarket #christmasmagic
