Description
Ditcham Park School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 2 to 16 (Gender - 2 to 16 )
Ditcham Park School Petersfield is a co-educational Independent School for boys and girls aged rising 3 – 16 situated in the middle of the South Downs National Park, with spectacular views of the rolling Hampshire hills and south across the Solent as far as the Isle of Wight. The aim is to provide an outstanding education, which equips our pupils with excellent academic qualifications and self-confidence. They believe that children learn best and develop self-confidence and self-esteem when they are encouraged in a caring and supportive environment. Its relatively small size enables Ditcham Park School to be a genuinely friendly, nurturing school where ‘every child is known and valued.’ Small class sizes, excellent teaching, strong pastoral care and opportunities for personal development through sport, the arts and outdoor activities set on a beautiful 16-acre site are key features of the education the pupils receive.
Facilities
Pre-School – Ditcham Dragonflies
Here at Ditcham Dragonflies Pre-School, they pride ourselves in our ‘home from home’ approach to child development. We are blessed with a stunning setting, up on the South Downs, just a short drive from Petersfield, Hampshire. The purpose-built environment which resembles a tree house sparks the children’s imagination and creative play.We develop exceptional relationships with all the families, so that all of the children are happy and thrive in safe and secure environment, with staff who nurture all of their interests.Dragonflies Pre-School has a kind and welcoming atmosphere, where children can be themselves, grow and flourish. Each child’s imagination, creativity and learning are fostered and supported, working with the magic and wonder of childhood.
Junior School
Welcome to Juniors at Ditcham Park School, a place where everyone is known and valued. Please do spend some time looking around the website to give you a flavour of how special Ditcham Park Juniors is. The school is lively and fun. It is filled with eager and responsive children who buzz with enthusiasm as they engage in their learning. The beautiful grounds within the South Downs National Park allow the children to run and play whilst experiencing all that nature has to offer. All the children are known, taught and nurtured as individuals. The staff are knowledgeable and committed to approaching the broad-based and challenging curriculum in a stimulating and motivating way.The children enjoy a wide variety of opportunities throughout their time in the Juniors, from exciting trips and residentials to musical performances, drama productions and representing the school in sporting fixtures. They benefit from the excellent facilities available to all the children throughout the school.
Senior School
Senior School at Ditcham Park Independent School provides an environment in which each individual pupil can develop his or her talents and potential to the full. The curriculum is broadly based, discourages early specialisation, and places an emphasis on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science and Modern Foreign Languages. The curriculum is guided by the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 and incorporates additional material in order to provide academic stimulation and flexibility in the courses they provide. Teaching techniques are varied and interesting with the use of audio-visual aids, ICT and educational visits. All pupils are expected to do homework each evening.
Features
Things to note
Extra Curricular
Ditcham Park School is proud to offer students access to a full and varied programme of creative, musical, sporting and academic extra curricular activities, school clubs and activities to complement our well-balanced curriculum. The programme enables students to develop existing skills and talents while at the same time exploring new interests and broadening their outlook. During their time at Ditcham Park School students are given the opportunity to enhance their learning and educational experience beyond the classroom through participation in various day and residential trips both in the UK and abroad.
PSHE
PSHE helps to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. The PSHE curriculum is also designed to help them to become socially responsible adults by tackling many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. Strong family values, kindness to others, and inclusion also form an important part of this framework. PSHE in all Key Stages is delivered weekly during tutor time
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
6.11 miles
