Highfields School
Newark, Nottinghamshire · NG24 3AL
Highfields is a small, family-oriented day prep and nursery school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. The school emphasises holistic development, personal growth, and well-being alongside academic preparation for common entrance and 11+ entry. With wraparound care (7:30am–6:00pm), it positions itself as a nurturing environment where curiosity is championed and independent thinking is cultivated across a broad curriculum enriched by Forest School, Speech and Drama, Music, Arts, and Sport.
- →Extended hours and wraparound care (7:30am–6:00pm) providing genuine flexibility for working parents
- →Small, intimate scale (113 pupils) with claimed strong sense of family and embedded pastoral values
- →Holistic curriculum emphasising creativity, outdoor learning (Forest School), and personal development alongside academics
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, broad-based prep education with emphasis on well-being, creativity, and outdoor learning; parents who value wraparound care and a small-school community feel over high-pressure academics.
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Contact & visit
London Road
Newark, Nottinghamshire
NG24 3AL
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Highfields School?
Day fees at Highfields School are approximately £9,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Highfields School?
Highfields School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Highfields School a boarding school?
Highfields School is a day school in Newark and does not offer boarding.
What is Highfields School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Highfields School “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small, family-like community and strong pastoral support
✓Genuine wraparound care flexibility and extended hours
✓Broad, creative curriculum with emphasis on outdoor learning and arts
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting independent verification of quality
!Small size may limit breadth of specialist facilities and co-curricular options
!Limited transparency on academic outcomes and senior school destinations