Year 2
Year 2 helps create a seamless transition from Pre-Prep into the next stage of a child's education. Pupils experience more specialist subject teaching and begin to take greater responsibility for their own learning.
High-quality Key Stage 1 schooling is much more than academic progress. It is about confidence, resilience, independence and a genuine enthusiasm for learning, in an environment where every child is celebrated for their achievements.
What Year 2 Looks Like
More responsibility, more specialist teaching and a first taste of the wider school
Joining the Prep Community
Children enjoy becoming part of the wider Prep School community. They wear prep school uniform and attend senior assemblies twice a week.
Team Sports
Specialist PE staff introduce children to tea sports that mirror those played throught the school.
Girls: hockey, netball, cricket
Boys: rugby, football, hockey, cricket
Literacy & Numeracy
The curriculum continues to focus strongly on literacy and numeracy, while maintaining a generous allocation of time for sport, creative subjects and wider learning opportunities.
Athletics
Athletics is enjoyed by all pupils during the summer term.
More specalist subject teaching and greater independence prepare children for the next stage of school life.
Life Beyond the Classroom
Optional activities taught by experienced specialists, so children can discover new interests, build confidence and make friends.
Sport & Movement
Judo, Ballet, Tennis, Yoga, Extra Swimming and horse riding, all taught by specialist instructors.
Music & Performance
Speech & Drama, Chess plus recorder and violin groups as an enjoyable introduction before committing to individual tuition.
Outstanding Facilities
Broad use is made of the school's facilities, allowing children to explore a wide range of interests and talents.
After-school club
Flexibility for Your Family
A thriving after-school club lets children stay until 5.50 p.m., giving families valuable flexibility while children continue to enjoy a stimulating and supportive environment beyond the school day.
See how the whole school day fits together on our Flexible Day page.
Why Families Choose Our Pre-Prep
Strong academic foundations alongside a happy and engaging childhood. Families seeking an Independent Pre Prep School in Berkshire value our balance of academic rigour, pastoral care and outstanding opportunities beyond the classroom.
Individual Attention
Parents often tell us they value the individual attention their children recieve.
Breadth of Opportunity
A broad and balanced school experience, from specialist teaching to optional clubs and activities.
A Smooth Transition
A seamless path from Reception through Pre-Prep and on into Prep.
Located in Hermitage near Newbury, Brockhurst & Marlston House welcomes families from Bucklebury, Chieveley, Cold Ash and across Berkshire.
Year 2 Questions
What changes between Year 1 & Year 2?
Pupils take greater responsibility for their learning, experience more specialist subject teaching and become part of the wider Prep School community.
Do Year 2 children wear prep school uniform?
Yes, they wear prep school uniform.
Which sports do Year 2 children play?
What is the focus of the curriculum?
What happens after Year 2?
Come & See Year 2
Visit our Pre-Prep and see how Year 2 prepares children for the next step.
