Halstead St Andrew's School is a partnership between Halstead Preparatory School for Girls and St. Andrew's School, Woking. Opened in September 2023, we are a co-ed school, with the aim to educate around 500 pupils aged 2-16 across our two sites in Woking.

Halstead and St. Andrew's School are both long-established schools; proud of the fact that between us we can claim nearly 200 years of experience in educating prep school children.

Our vision is to build on the success of both schools, to develop the best we both offer and to create a dynamic and exciting new school that prepares pupils for an ever-changing world.

The partnership provides more opportunities and greater career enhancement for our staff. This in turn enables us to develop the already outstanding educational provision we offer preserve the well-known, well-loved family atmosphere that both schools provide.

Our Nursery and Pre-Prep are based at our Woodham Rise site: a stimulating and age-appropriate environment for our youngest pupils, which creates a happy and secure learning environment. There are expert, class-based and specialist teachers to inspire and nurture our pupils.

From Year 3, pupils move to Church Hill House. Here they enjoy continuing outstanding teaching and the facilities of our well-appointed site and extensive playing fields. They then (from 2026) will have the opportunity to stay with us through to GCSE.

Having two dedicated sites allows us to maintain a small and nurturing school atmosphere in each, while the resources and security that are part of a larger school ensures that the teaching and learning environment is entirely appropriate for the different age groups.

One of the defining features of Halstead St Andrew's is freedom of choice. Whilst we hope that pupils will progress from our Prep School to our Senior School, we will continue to prepare pupils opting for other senior schools at both 11+ and 13+. We will also continue to support parents in finding the next stage school that is best suited to their child's individual needs. This flow of incoming pupils at key transition points creates a stimulating and energised educational environment.

We support all our pupils in taking their place in the community and wider world, demonstrating civic duty and interpersonal skills alongside the ability to think creatively. In an ever-changing world, in which our pupils will face many challenges, we believe the environment we create fosters adaptability and reflects society today.

At Halstead St Andrew's, a successful education goes beyond academic studies. We are confident that pupils will leave us as well-rounded, determined young adults who are prepared for the future.

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Halstead St Andrew's is a family school, providing a caring, secure and nurturing environment that allows our pupils to learn about themselves and grow in confidence. We passionately believe that happy children learn better, and we make no apology for ensuring that happiness is a priority in our School.

Well-being and pastoral care are the cornerstone of our ethos. Building on the traditions and best practice of both Halstead and St. Andrew's School, Halstead St Andrew's is a warm and inclusive community. We celebrate individuality and recognise the talents of each pupil. All our pupils feel valued and able to be themselves. They are guided and supported throughout their educational journey with us.

The strong House system within the School is key to developing a sense of belonging. It helps to support interactions across year groups, breaking down potential barriers between age groups and encouraging the younger pupils to emulate the older ones. In addition, the House system gives older pupils the opportunity to take on responsibilities in activities such as sport, music and drama.

Providing we can meet the needs of the child, we have a policy of being non-selective but will strive for academic excellence. Our curriculum is contemporary and progressive, ensuring that all pupils become lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and highly motivated individuals.

We offer a wide range of stimulating educational activities, encouraging confidence and self-esteem through an enriching and broad education. Technology is used widely as an enabler of education and to facilitate working practices that will serve pupils well in their futures. We are investing in our IT provision across both sites to ensure that our facilities are entirely up to date.

Surrey is a county of contrasts. Only a short journey from London, it also offers a quick escape into peaceful countryside. This pleasant environment is combined with transport links that include the M3, M23 and M25 motorways, road and rail to London, and easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

In spite of a population of just over a million in a comparatively small area of 650 square miles, 80% of the county is farmland, woods, heath and open land. Although Surrey is a wealthy county, there are areas of relative poverty, particularly around some of the larger towns and a number of schools have pupils with a wide diversity of nationalities, cultures and languages.

Booming economy
There have recently been several major town centre redevelopments in Surrey. In the field of education and research, centres include Royal Holloway University (London) at Egham and Surrey University at Guildford. New research related technologies are also represented at Surrey University's research park and many multinational companies continue to relocate from London to Surrey.

Environmental issues
In Surrey there is a need to balance environmental conservation with the requirement for more homes, roads and commercial development.

For teachers in schools interested in green issues, Surrey County Council promotes environmental awareness with a wide range of initiatives to develop pupils' knowledge and experience.

Tourism and leisure
Surrey provides a wealth of contrasting leisure activities. Among the historic sites are Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede, as well as National Trust properties such as Clandon and Polesden Lacey. Other attractions include picturesque villages, gardens, such as Wisley, racecourses and river trips. Surrey also has seven major arts venues.

Sports centres are also plentiful, among them the Spectrum Centre in Guildford, probably the most exciting leisure complex in the UK. Other first-class facilities are available in Camberley, Egham, Lingfield and Oxted.

For cyclists and walkers there is an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes and Surrey also boasts high-quality shopping malls, particularly in Kingston, Guildford and Camberley.

The Visit Surrey tourism website gives comprehensive information about all these leisure activities.

Travel
Surrey has good road and rail links to London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.