PRE-PREP
Pre-Prep is a small and homely department run by a dedicated team of inspirational and caring Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
Two members of the teaching body have been awarded with an Early Years Professional Status, and this, alongside our Outstanding inspection grading enables Wellow House Pre-Prep to be a beacon school. We offer excellent individual education in a superb setting and our recent Forest Schools accreditation has led to our magnificent grounds being used to even greater advantage.
PREP
Throughout your child’s school life at Wellow House School, they will develop an inquisitive nature and a love of learning. Our prep school aims to prepare your child for the challenges of Senior school, providing a firm academic and personal grounding on which they can grow.
SENIOR
Our success stems from a broad curriculum geared towards maximising the potential of each individual pupil. The emphasis is on establishing a confident and self-motivated attitude towards learning that will ensure pupils get the most out of their studies at school and also prepare them to enjoy a lifetime of learning. Students are taught study skills to support them in their learning, whilst daily homework complements the process of learning and builds positive habits. The aim is to securely embed high levels of memory recall, knowledge, understanding, creativity and essential study skills in preparation for GCSE and beyond.
How we live
Daily Programme
The School operates from Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 5:00pm. We also provide a wide variety of evening activities and a breakfast club should any parents need wrap around care and are happy to discuss individual needs. Attendance is not compulsory.
Although we have a longer school day, pupils are compensated by longer school holiday periods. The additional hours are used to give the children more opportunities to take part in sporting and creative activities like drama and house singing competitions as opposed to longer academic days. We operate a Holiday Club and Summer School during many of the school holidays that can be used on an ad hoc or routine basis.
Pre-Prep also operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm. Refreshments are provided at morning and afternoon breaks. All pupils take lunch with their teachers. Pupils staying for evening activities are provided with tea.
Academic
We have built a well-deserved reputation for high academic standards through a dedicated, well-motivated and committed team of teachers who enthuse pupils through their passion and in-depth knowledge. Pupils are prepared for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations to a wide range of Senior Independent Schools, both boarding and day, and for entry to county Grammar Schools. Additional, individual tutoring is offered where required.
A continuous programme of assessment and regular progress reports to parents ensures that all our pupils achieve their true academic potential. Very able pupils are provided with an extra level of challenge and support, whilst those who find academic life particularly testing may receive the targeted, one-to-one specialist support they need to build confidence and maintain progress.
We support learning by combining traditional methods with modern technology such as iPads and interactive whiteboards.
Arts
With a broad curriculum that includes Art, Design Technology (ADT), and Drama, all Wellow House pupils have ample opportunity to develop their creative talents.
The well-equipped and spacious art studio has inspired many budding young artists and has facilities for such activities as painting, drawing and sculpting and even has its own kiln.
Many theatrical productions take place at Wellow which are a highlight of the year for the whole school community.
The school is able to offer Music and Art Scholarships for pupils with outstanding ability in these areas and Wellow House leavers’ have won an Impressive number of Music and Art Scholarships and Exhibitions to Senior Independent Schools.
Music
Music plays an important part in the life of the school and more than a third of Wellow House pupils enjoy individual lessons on string, woodwind, brass or percussion instruments, guitar or singing.
Regular concerts at school and in the local church give pupils the stage on which to demonstrate their developing talents.
The school is able to offer Music and Art Scholarships for pupils with outstanding ability in these areas and Wellow House leavers’ have won an Impressive number of Music and Art Scholarships and Exhibitions to Senior Independent Schools.
86% of pupils are currently learning a musical instrument.
Sport
We firmly believe that children benefit hugely from taking part in physical activity each and every school day. The benefit is not purely physical – though the importance of daily exercise can never be understated! Wellow pupils learn a great deal through sport – it provides a vital balance between mental and physical exercise, it encourages children to shine in different arenas and it helps them to develop team spirit.
Wellow House boasts an impressive range of sports facilities. From a heated, indoor swimming pool to a well-equipped sports hall, tennis court, hockey and rugby pitches, our pupils benefit from resources unusual in a prep school of our size.
Regular sport fixtures take place against other schools throughout the year and parents are always welcome to attend and support the team should they choose.
Beyond the Classroom
A wealth of opportunities exist for our pupils to develop new skills and talents beyond the classroom. After school each evening, children of all ages take part in an impressive array of clubs and activities. Currently, these include:
- Archery
- Drama
- Golf
- Mini Tennis
- Scuba Diving
- Tennis
- Art
- Football
- Hiking
- Photography
- Sewing
- Textiles
- Cookery
- French
- ICT
- Role Play
- Table Tennis
From the age of seven, our pupils take part in regular weekend hiking, camping and hostelling trips, travelling to the Peak District, Yorkshire, Northumberland and beyond. An annual skiing trip to Europe is popular with our prep school pupils.
Wellow Bistro
The Wellow Bistro is where our children enjoy tasty homemade snacks and fresh fruit at break and a home cooked meal at lunch. Our teaching staff sit with the children creating a sense of occasion but also promoting social skills and table manners.
Our in house catering team focus on creating tasty and healthy food that our children and teachers love! Nearly everything we serve is fresh not frozen food and all our food is homemade in our own kitchen. We pride ourselves on offering lots of fresh vegetables and the very best meat quality from our local butcher.
We cater for vegetarians, vegans and allergies.
We will operate a three week cycle menu that will usually change at each term.
Alumni - The Owls
The Old Wellovian Licentiate – The OWL’s – was founded to keep Old Wellovians in touch with one another and to support the School as a united body. OWLs are able to maintain or renew friendships and keep up to date with events held at the School through a calendar of events and are always more than welcome to attend.