Together we grow
Highfield and Brookham is an independent, co-educational Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School in Liphook for boys and girls aged 2-13, nestled on the leafy borders of Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. We welcome families from across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey, as well as further afield nationally and internationally.
As a family-owned school, we celebrate our genuine independence and prepare children for the leading boarding and top day schools in the country. Not being answerable to a senior school or trust results in a strong sense of togetherness and a welcoming family feel. We work together with our children and their families to ensure the children receive the very best education possible to shape well-rounded, confident children ready to take the leap to senior school in their stride. We pride ourselves on the strength and breadth of our curriculum, our first-class teaching, our pledge to deliver the very highest levels of pastoral care and our ongoing commitment to the environment.
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Be Kind, Be Courageous, Be You
At Highfield and Brookham, our values define who we are and guide everything we do. Kindness is at the heart of our community. We ensure every individual feels valued, respected and supported, creating a nurturing environment where every single child can thrive. Courage is about embracing challenges, taking risks and learning from mistakes. We encourage our pupils to step out of their comfort zones, knowing they have a safe space to grow, even when things don’t go as planned. After all, some of the best learning comes from moments of failure. Being true to yourself means combining kindness and courage to celebrate your unique talents and passions. We inspire our pupils to develop confidence and self-belief, empowering them to embrace their individuality with authenticity. At Highfield and Brookham, we nurture kind, courageous and confident children who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world.
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Future schools and scholarship success
We regularly feed 30 senior schools which means a unique educational journey for your child. Our Head, Suzannah Cryer has strong contacts with all of the senior schools will play a crucial part in finding the right future school for your child. We have a flawless record of securing entrance to a child’s chosen senior school, whether that be at at 11+ or 13+. Our curriculum gives opportunities for all children to flourish and our scholarship success is evidence of our outstanding academic ambition. Our children have been awarded over 100 scholarships over the past six years to a diverse range of top senior schools, including Wellington College, Cranleigh School, Radley College, Marlborough College and Charterhouse and include a huge variety of scholarships ranging from academic and art to sports and music.
Extensive grounds
Situated in 175 acres of glorious natural grounds in the South Downs National Park, our school enjoys a truly exceptional setting. Located at the meeting point of Surrey, West Sussex, and Hampshire, our expansive estate provides more than just a stunning backdrop for our Nursery, Pre-Prep, and Prep School, it offers endless opportunities to inspire young minds and nurture well-rounded development. Our unique location is a vital extension of the classroom and a dynamic learning environment, where children can explore, discover and thrive. From outdoor science experiments and nature trails to creative arts and adventurous play, our pupils benefit from hands-on experiences that bring lessons to life.
Beyond academics, these natural surroundings play a pivotal role in promoting wellbeing. Fresh air, open spaces and the freedom to roam help children build resilience, confidence and a connection with their environment. We are committed to making the most of our amazing grounds, as well as protecting and enhancing them. At our school, the great outdoors is not just a setting, but an integral part of every child’s educational journey.
Admissions process
Our key entry points are Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and Year 7, but we also warmly welcome children into other year groups where spaces are available. Charlotte Cottrell, our Admissions Registrar, will expertly guide you through the admissions process, whether you’re joining at one of our main entry stages or another point in your child’s educational journey. As the proud parent of two Old Highfieldians, Charlotte combines her wealth of experience with first-hand knowledge of the school, making her the perfect person to answer your questions, arrange your visits and organise your child’s taster days.
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What we’re up to
Everything’s set and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back. It’s been a busy summer preparing the classrooms, grounds and pitches, ready for the school community to return. We’re thrilled with the refurbishment of the Year 4 classrooms, and the children will be too. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeLearn #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Undeterred by yesterday’s downpour, our sports coaches threw themselves into sports INSET training with passion and determination – across hockey, netball and football, the latter led brilliantly by the team at @littlefootystarsuk Their enthusiasm is a powerful reminder of how ready they are to inspire and energise the children back on the pitches this week. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeLearn #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
There’s a real buzz of excitement around the school today as we prepare to welcome the children tomorrow. The teachers gathered for an INSET training session led by Kerri Wilkes, Deputy Head (Professional Development) – with everyone eager to start the new academic year with energy, enthusiasm and inspirational teaching. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeLearn #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
To our 2024-25 Year 8 leavers, as you all arrive at your new senior schools this week, we want to wish you all the best as you start the next part of your academic journey. We can’t wait to hear all about your exciting new chapter. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeThrive #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We’re incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the @napce33 Awards 2025 (National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education) for Raising Awareness About Pastoral Care, sponsored by @ascl_uk. Our nomination celebrates a whole-school approach to wellbeing, from enriching outdoor spaces and creating a pupil-designed wellbeing garden, to involving children in a school-wide behaviour review. By embedding pupil voice in key decisions, we ensure every child feels heard, valued and supported. The winner will be announced on Friday 10th October 2025. #NAPCEFinalist #PupilVoice #WellbeingInEducation #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Rain didn’t stop play on our Tennis course today. Under the expert guidance of our coach, Graham Holmes, the children took part in an action-packed session filled with fun games, drills and challenges. They worked on developing technique, coordination, movement, agility and speed – all while building confidence and teamwork. The session ended on a high with an exciting mini-tournament. The day was a fantastic blend of fun and skill development, with plenty of smiles despite the weather! #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeThrive #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our Bushcraft course is in full swing, with three days of outdoor adventure in our beautiful woodland. The children have been identifying wild plants, mastering fire-making, building bivouac shelters, learning how and where to hang hammocks, and gaining hands-on first aid skills. It’s all woven together with child-led learning, adventure and teamwork, building not just survival skills, but also confidence, creativity and friendships. #TogetherWeGrow #LearnOutdoors #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
It was fantastic to see so many enthusiastic young golfers at school today taking part in our two-day holiday golf course. Under the expert guidance of the Liphook Golf Club coaching team, the sessions were tailored to suit all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced players. The coaches cover everything from grip and stance to swing mechanics like rotation, weight transfer and balance. Through fun drills and on-course practice, the children explored different shots and techniques, building confidence and developing their own playing style. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeLearn #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We were thrilled to see three of our Old Highfieldians graduate together this summer from the University of Nottingham. 2016 leavers Ben and Harry (Politics and International Relations) and Meg (International Relations and Asian Studies) have each achieved so much, and it was wonderful to hear from them. Even more heartening is how their Highfield and Brookham friendships have remained strong, despite attending different senior schools, a true testament to the lifelong bonds formed here. Congratulations to all three. #OldHighfieldians #AlumniSuccess #UniversityGraduation #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Just one week to go! We’re incredibly grateful for the kind support we’ve received so far for the Tatler Schools Awards. With voting closing on 29th August, there’s still a little time left to cast your vote. If you haven’t voted and would like to, we’d be sincerely thankful for your support. You can find the link in our bio above. #OneWeekLeft #TatlerSchoolsAwards #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
To our 2022 leavers – we’re thinking of you on #GCSEResultsDay. We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved. All your hard work, determination and resilience will shine through today. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeThrive #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex @bedalesschool @benendenschool @bradfield_college @bryanstonschool @canfordschool @charterhousesch @cranleighschool @epsomcollegeuk @eton.college @thekingsschoolcanterbury @lancing_college @lordwandsworth @marlboroughcollege @oundleschool @rgs_guildford @seafordcollege @sherbornegirls St Mary’s School Ascot @stswithunsgirls @wellingtoncollege @winchestercollege
From throwing and catching to running, dodging and scoring, the children have been immersed in a whirlwind of fun and fitness on this week’s Multi-Sports course with the team at Assure Coaching. They have explored a variety of sports and games; from hockey, basketball, athletics, tennis, dodgeball, capture the flag, and even the classic duck, duck, goose. It’s been a week full of new skills, boosted confidence, and most importantly, loads of laughter and teamwork. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeAchieve #HolidaySportsCourses #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We are looking forward to our first Open Morning of the academic year on Saturday 27th September. Experience a magical education that lasts a lifetime – meet our Head, tour with our pupils, and see how we foster academic excellence and confidence in a unique and inspirational environment. Book here: bit.ly/47xa7po #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our wonderful Nature Crafting course, led by Hannah and her creative team @coryluscollective is in full bloom this week! The children have been exploring summer flowers and learning how they grow and turning them into beautiful, nature-inspired crafts. They’ve learnt lots of new crafting skills, including flower pressing, transfer printing, decorating lanterns with petals and making leaf crowns from tulip poplar leaves. The perfect summer holiday creative course, combining nature appreciation and fun hands-on learning. #TogetherWeGrow #LearnOutdoors #CreativeHolidayCourses #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We are looking forward to our first Open Morning of the academic year on Saturday 27th September. Experience a magical education that lasts a lifetime – meet our Head, tour with our pupils, and see how we foster academic excellence and confidence in a unique and inspirational environment. Book your place through the link in the bio above. #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
We were absolutely delighted to welcome Old Highfieldian Harriet back to school! Harriet was with us from 2006 to 2015, and it was such a treat to catch up. We always love hearing from our alumni – discovering where life has taken them, what they’re doing now, and how their time at Highfield & Brookham has shaped their path. Harriet shared some truly heartwarming memories and stories from her school days, reminding us why so many hold their time at Highfield & Brookham close to heart. #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeInspire #HighfieldAndBrookhamMemories #OldHighfieldians #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our Senior Cookery holiday course was a recipe for success today! The children spent a wonderful day learning new skills under the expert guidance of cook Sophie Neish, with mouth-watering aromas drifting from the room. They cooked up a real feast, from a flavour-packed ramen to homemade pork dumplings, fresh cheese bagels and a summer berry drizzle cake. The best part? Their lucky families get to enjoy the results at home! #TogetherWeCook #TogetherWeGrow #LifeSkills #HolidayActivities #SchoolHolidayClubs #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
To our Old Highfieldians on #ALevelResultsDay, we’re cheering you on and can’t wait to see your next chapter unfold. Bryanston School Benenden School Canford School Charterhouse School Churcher’s College Cranleigh School Eastbourne College Eton College Epsom College Hurstpierpoint College Marlborough College Oundle School Radley College Seaford College Sherborne Boys Sherborne Girls Wellington College Worth School #TogetherWeGrow #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #IndependentSchool #CoEd #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
This week, we are pleased to welcome back the wonderful team from Corylus Collective for our Nature Days holiday course. The children are spending their days in our magical woodland, enjoying den building, treasure hunts, woodland walks, making campfire treats, crafts, stories and more. Fresh air, new skills and endless adventures. #HolidayActivities #SchoolHolidayClubs #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
The stage is set. Our Performing Arts course burst into life this morning with a toe-tapping Matilda-inspired session, led by the brilliant Mrs Wilson, drawing on her extensive West End experience. Over two action-packed days, children will explore songs, scenes, choreography and performance techniques from two iconic musicals – all building to a dazzling showcase for parents. Not only is it tonnes of fun, but it’s an incredible opportunity to grow in confidence, creativity and teamwork. #HolidayActivities #TogetherWePerfom #TogetherWeInspire #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Highreach is in full swing this year, this week-long residential for children aged 8-18 with disabilities makes a big impact. They get to enjoy our facilities like the pool, theatre, woodlands and Astro. Plus have lots of fun activities including horseback riding, trips to the seaside and a theme park visit. The holidaymakers are supported by trained staff and volunteers, many of whom are Old Highfieldians. The Highreach team loves seeing all the happy faces, it’s a fun and rewarding week for everyone involved. #HighreachHolidays #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Looking for fun and exciting ways to entertain your kids over the holidays – look no further, we’ve got some amazing holiday activity courses lined up! Whether your child loves sports, crafting, dance, performing arts or exploring nature, there’s something just for them. Places are filling up fast, so don’t wait! Grab one of the last places now by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/4kNBfmX #HolidayActivities #SchoolHolidayClubs #Nursery #PrePrep #Prep #CoEdSchool #IndependentSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
