Welcome From The Headmaster
Welcome to you all, past, current and future pupils and parents; we hope you enjoy an informative visit to our web site.
Chinthurst School is an independent Prep school, based in Tadworth, Surrey, with a friendly 'family' ethos. Our aim is to provide an all-round education within a happy, purposeful and active school life. At Chinthurst we aim to help, encourage and stimulate all our pupils, both in the classroom and outside. Our extra-curricular programme is extensive and varied in our quest to give all pupils success in different areas, as well as an appreciation of, and consideration for, others' abilities.
Having celebrated the school's centenary in 2008, we look forward to the next century in the school's history with heightened anticipation. We intend to continue to combine the provision of traditional values with the incorporation of new developments of good educational practice. I hope that your visit to our website will give you a flavour of our unique school and that it will encourage you to visit us in person so that you too can enjoy the 'Chinthurst' experience. I look forward to meeting you, and your child, in the near future.
Ian Thorpe
Headmaster
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SportRenowned for sporting success, we field teams at 13 sports, pupils represent the county at several and the school teams tour annually - this year to South Africa, Jersey and within the United Kingdom. Read about Sport |
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ArtArt flourishes both as a curriculum subject and in voluntary after school clubs. A broad and very varied syllabus is reflected in the high number of pupil attending voluntarily and in the success of scholarships won to senior schools. Read about Art |
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DramaAll pupils from Nursery to Year 4 take part in annual productions. Speech and Drama lessons are offered, with many students taking Trinity College examinations. The annual Senior Plays range from musicals to serious drama. Read about Drama |
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MusicChoral flourishes with four choirs and choir tours recently to San Francisco, Barcelona, Prague, Venice, Vienna and, last year, Bruges. Orchestra and various ensembles reflect the excellent provision of instrumental tuition. Read about Music |
Nursery School
Pupils start at the Nursery from (rising) 3 years for a small number of sessions per week and gradually increase ensuring a happy start.
Pre-Preparatory School
Full time schooling from 4½ years in a class taught system with experienced teachers and specialist teachers for Music, Physical Education, Sports and Swimming.
Preparatory School
Age 7 - 13 years, the Preparatory school has class teaching initially with specialist subject teaching gradually introduced.
School Policies Information
Anti-Bullying Policy
Child Protection Policy
Complaints Procedure Policy
SAT 28TH FEBRUARY (8.30AM): ALL MATCHES AND PRACTICES THIS MORNING ARE ON AS SCHEDULED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON THE TOUCHLINE.
Chinthurst Opens Its Doors to Girls
On Tuesday 6th December, the Board of Governors announced the landmark decision to move from being a boys school, to becoming a co-educational school. A gradual phase will be introduced as follows:
Rising 3+ (Nursery) in April 2012
5+ (Pre-Prep) in September 2012
7 + (Main School, Years 3–8) in September 2013
We are all very excited and it will make for a very enriching atmosphere. In September this year we admitted a significant number of pupils into Pre-Preparatory which shows that parents value the Chinthurst experience and the direction we are taking. The decision to move to co-education is a natural development, reflecting the realities of today’s world, where our pupils go on to co-educational Senior Schools, Universities and develop careers in an equal opportunities environment. It is a small beginning but we are optimistic and it is very heartening to hear from families with boys and girls that they can join up, for the first time in 50 years, in the School.
Ian Thorpe (Headmaster)
Our latest Newsletter
27th January 2012
January Open Mornings
20th January 2012
African Day 2012
20th January 2012
07/01/12 – African Warrior 2012
03/10/11 – European Languages Day
14/09/11 – Independent School Awards
27/01/12 – U7 A + B v Hazelwood (H)
28/01/12 – Open Morning
28/01/12 – 1st XV v C.L.F.S (A)
View the school's full Calendar
Questions You May Have
Where in Surrey is Chinthurst School?
Chinthurst School is in Tadworth, North Surrey (South of London), with excellent road and rail connections. We are close to Epsom, Reigate, Redhill, Kingswood, Walton-on-the-Hill, Leatherhead, Dorking and South London.
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Are the Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep Schools all on one site?
Yes, the sports playing field is in the centre of the school grounds with the Nursery and Pre-Preparatory Schools on one side and the Preparatory School on the other.
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If you have any further question please don’t hesitate to contact us