Carleton House Preparatory School

School History & Details

School Values

• Academic Excellence
• Integrity
• Respect
• Honesty

Carleton House Preparatory School firmly believes in and effectively carries out its mission of encouraging students to develop a passion for learning. This approach doesn't merely focus on imparting knowledge for the sake of academic accomplishment but is a holistic endeavor aiming at developing intellectual curiosity in every learner. This characteristic not only triggers a genuine interest in diverse subjects but also encourages a desire for independent thinking and problem-solving.  Furthermore, the school aspires to widen the cultural horizons of the students, which entails inculcating in them a deep respect for multiculturalism and promoting intercultural understanding. This educational ethos underpins every facet of life at Carleton House. It strives to give students exposure to diverse cultures, ideas, and perspectives which significantly broadens their worldview.  This broader perspective provides the young learners with the foundation for becoming tolerant, understanding, and appreciative of other cultures and ideologies. It's also instrumental in equipping them with the adaptability skills necessary to navigate through an increasingly interconnected global society.  Therefore, through its effective teaching methodology and a culturally diverse curriculum, Carleton House Preparatory School succeeds in making its pupils fall in love with the learning process. It shapes young minds to become enthusiastic learners, creative thinkers, and responsible global citizens. 

In summary, Carleton House Preparatory School places great emphasis on its three main educational pillars: fostering a love for learning, nurturing intellectual curiosity, and expanding cultural understanding. All these objectives have been successfully implemented, thus shaping an effective and holistic learning environment.

Achievements

While all subjects from the National Curriculum are covered to provide a comprehensive, balanced curriculum, we put a special focus on Maths and English, understanding that proficiency in these subjects underpins success in other areas. They offer specialized teaching for those who require additional support in these basic subjects. Spanish is taught from Nursery through to Year 6. Moreover, we provide curriculum music lessons taught by specialist teacher. From Year 3 onwards, pupils can take advantage of instrumental music lessons from our external partner, Pulse, with individual piano and guitar lessons available as well. From Years 3 to 6, students participate in weekly swimming and gym lessons at a local pool. They also place a high priority on academic excellence, preparing children for different Entrance exams at the age of 11. As a result, a large portion of students secure spots at the selective schools of their choice. Finally, to develop their public speaking skills, students in Years 5 and 6 are prepared for and participate in the English Speaking Board (ESB) examinations.

Non-Academic Achievements

Carleton House Preparatory School offers numerous sports and co-curricular activities, including football, cricket, rounders, netball, chess, debate, orchestra, culinary activities, singing, and speech choir. Boys and girls compete not only in local sports events but also in national quiz competitions and choral festivals. To supplement curriculum, students across all grades partake in educational and theatre visits. From Year 3 onwards, students engage in residential trips. It begins with an overnight visit to Barnstondale in Year 3, then progresses to a two-night stay in Shropshire in Year 4, and a weekend in Lockerbie in Year 5. The trips culminate in Year 6 with a week-long stay. The activities in these trips, including field and adventure events, are aimed at fostering self-confidence and boosting self-esteem outside the regular classroom setting.

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School Information

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Principal Name

: Mrs S. Coleman

Head Of School

Mr C. Griffies

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Phone

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Email

[email protected]

Address

Carleton House Preparatory School, 145 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool, L18 3EE