Heathfield School

The prestigious English school for girls Heathfield was founded in 1899, among its students are daughters of royalty from around the world, writers, successful business women, actresses, models. The school occupies a leading position in the ratings of private educational institutions in the UK.

The school is located on a vast territory near the city of Ascot. Thanks to good transport access, you can easily and quickly get to Windsor, London and Oxford. Located 18 km west of London (20 minutes by car). Heathrow Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by car. The school occupies 14 hectares.

The school has 194 pupils.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Sarah Rollings, Education - Brunel University, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Secondary Education; The Open University, Master of Arts (MA), Educational Leadership and Management; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Executive Leadership Programme.

Famous school graduates

• Ellen Agar, artist
• Marisa Berenson, actress (films "Be Stanley Kubrick", "Cabaret")
• Isabella Blow, fashion magazine editor
• Tiggy Leger-Bork, nanny of the English princes William and Harry
• Tamara Mellon, CEO of Jimmy Choo
• Isabella Stanhope, model
• Princess Alexandra, cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain
• Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, interior designer
• Rosie Stanser, polar explorer
• Siena Miller, model and actress (films "Casanova", "Interview")
• Gabriella Wilde, actress (TV series Doctor Who)
• Tara Lee, Yoga Instructor
• Charlotte Stockdale, stylist
• Christina Fallon, interior designer
• Harriet Bridgman, founder of the Bridgman Arts Library
• Daphne Guinness, model, heiress of the Guinness Empire
• Natalie Grosvenor, Duchess
• Judith Kapple, first winner of the quiz "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
• Baroness Emma Nicholson, politician
• Alice Orr-Ewing, actress (films "Atonement", series "Poirot")
• Baroness Judith Wilcox, politician, MP

KEY FACTORS

• The impressive architecture of the school and the picturesque environment create comfortable conditions for study and relaxation.
• For every 6 girls, there is 1 mentor.
• The results of exams are very high; the emphasis is on expanding the horizons of students.
• The school teaches music, theatre and art at a very high level.
• 100% of students after graduation go to the chosen university. Many go to Russel Group universities.

EQUIPMENT

The school has a modern educational and technical base. Large sports centre, 25-meter pool, tennis court, sports grounds, theatre, educational and residential buildings, art school.

PROGRAM

GCSE

The program lasts two years and ends with passing exams for a certificate of general secondary education.

A-level

A two-year university preparation program. After receiving a certificate of general secondary education, students continue their studies in order to further enter the university.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Pupils live in comfortable dormitories. Single rooms for older girls, younger ones live in spacious rooms for several people. Shower and toilet are on each floor. Girls live according to their age. Residences are equipped with kitchen, laundry, there are halls for relaxation and classes. The school constantly has qualified medical staff, and the doctor attends school twice a week.

Meals in the common dining room. Three meals a day, balanced, and considering national and religious requirements.

SPORT

Sport plays an important role in the life of students. Sports classes are part of the curriculum and are taught by experienced trainers. Exercising sports develops such important skills as competitive spirit and ability to work in a team, and also gives good physical preparation, which, undoubtedly, has a positive effect on academic success.

You can engage in sports such as: lacrosse, swimming, netball, gymnastics, dancing, cross-country, athletics and tennis. In addition, high school students can choose basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, squash, hockey, trampolining, kick boxing, Pilates, golf, horse riding.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities. There is a theatre studio, a music studio, dance classes, a cooking group, an oratory, a club for young entrepreneurs, an art studio where you can make jewellery, postcards, paint, ceramics, and photographs. Most girls learn to play a musical instrument. There are groups in the school, including an orchestra, choirs, various string and wind ensembles.

COST, 2023-2024

£13,868 - £14,190 per semester (depending on age).
There are 3 semesters in the school year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals
• laundry
• Educational materials
• Insurance

Extra paid

• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPANY INCLUDE

• Selection of 5-6 schools that best meet the individual characteristics of the child, further goals, talents, with the desired environment. Help in the correct interpretation of school ratings, an explanation of why the school occupies one place or another. Help in obtaining reliable information about schools that are not included in the ratings, with an explanation of the reasons for non-participation in it.
• Admission to 1-3 schools, selected from the proposed. Which includes the preparation of the necessary documents, school reports, characteristics, recommendations. Selection and submission of tests to prepare the student for exam testing, assistance in preparing essays. Preparation for an interview with the teacher / principal, registration for the exam. The necessary list of recommendations when attending school for passing entrance examinations. Correspondence with the school (not all schools enter into correspondence with foreign parents, treat them with caution, trust only a trusted agent).
• Assistance in paying registration fees, deposits, bills. Clarification of school rules, including disciplinary and legal aspects.
• Filling out the required medical forms.
• Selection of guardians required by UK law.

Student supervision during the first month of training is provided as a gift: assistance in resolving issues related to resettlement, billing, informing parents about the child’s health status, assistance with understanding of academic programs, organization of ext. classes for the child in a particular subject, help in choosing the program most suitable for the child, transfer to another class, etc.

IMPRESSIONS OF A  SCHOOL VISIT

Marina Golovnina, General Director, Boarding Schools Expert and Olga Karpova, Paradise Boarding Schools Expert

Taking pictures was prohibited: princesses and heirs of multi-million-dollar fortunes study at the school. And, of course, Paradise customers! The school protects the personal life of pupils from prying eyes. Ascot, the venue of the famous horse racing in England, where the queen and the whole elite is obligatory, obliges the Heathfield school to follow traditions: equestrianism and polo are the most powerful sports destinations in which students succeed. Sometimes on weekends girls talk with boys from the legendary Eton, Harrow and Radley, where the most brilliant representatives of the strong half of humanity study. Joint seminars, charity events and even discos are held for them.