“I believe that the first article of a valid educational creed – children are born persons – is of a revolutionary character; for what is a revolution but a complete reversal of attitude?.”
— Charlotte Mason, Educationalist (1842–1923)
Heritage is a relatively new school, but it is rooted in a deep tradition of liberal education advocated by Charlotte Mason, a nineteenth and early twentieth century educational reformer, and in the Christian faith.
Heritage School opened its doors on 5th September 2007 to 16 pupils aged between four and seven. A new year group was added each year until, in September 2015, Heritage had 180 pupils with a class in every year from Reception to Year 11. This one-form entry structure remains and today the school is close to its 220-maximum capacity.
Since opening its doors in September 2007 Heritage has grown steadily. We are grateful to our pioneering families and donors, and to all the families who have chosen over the years to be part of Heritage School.
“I believe that the first article of a valid educational creed – children are born persons – is of a revolutionary character; for what is a revolution but a complete reversal of attitude?.”
— Charlotte Mason, Educationalist (1842–1923)
Heritage is a relatively new school, but it is rooted in a deep tradition of liberal education advocated by Charlotte Mason, a nineteenth and early twentieth century educational reformer, and in the Christian faith.
Heritage School opened its doors on 5th September 2007 to 16 pupils aged between four and seven. A new year group was added each year until, in September 2015, Heritage had 180 pupils with a class in every year from Reception to Year 11. This one-form entry structure remains and today the school is close to its 220-maximum capacity.
Since opening its doors in September 2007 Heritage has grown steadily. We are grateful to our pioneering families and donors, and to all the families who have chosen over the years to be part of Heritage School.
“A small school, with a strong Christian ethos. Where real values are taught, achieving not only high academic results, but well-mannered, kind and thoughtful young adults, who are well armoured and prepared for the world with kindness, compassion and wisdom.”
— Senior School Parent
Charlotte Mason’s respect for the child as a whole person feels more pertinent than ever in a world where it is possible to be well educated but lack virtue or moral courage. At Heritage we give pupils space to explore deeper values and beliefs as they begin to order their lives. Our school culture, including our understanding of what a person is and the nature of healthy development, is shaped by Christian ideals, but we are always respectful of the fact that pupils come from different backgrounds and that they need space to form their own considered perspectives.
We reject the reductive tendency to focus solely on what is measurable, particularly the too-easy idea that good exam results is the goal of education. Good results are important to us, but what matters most can’t be quantified – what kind of people are Heritage pupils becoming and what kind of life are they being prepared to live? We value learning for its own sake because it enables us to grow as people and realise our potential. We do not let the demands of our exam system obscure this central purpose of education.
“A small school, with a strong Christian ethos. Where real values are taught, achieving not only high academic results, but well-mannered, kind and thoughtful young adults, who are well armoured and prepared for the world with kindness, compassion and wisdom.”
— Senior School Parent
Heritage is a relatively new school, but it is rooted in a deep tradition of liberal education advocated by Charlotte Mason, a nineteenth and early twentieth century educational reformer, and in the Christian faith.
Heritage School opened its doors on 5th September 2007 to 16 pupils aged between four and seven. A new year group was added each year until, in September 2015, Heritage had 180 pupils with a class in every year from Reception to Year 11. This one-form entry structure remains and today the school is close to its 220-maximum capacity.
Since opening its doors in September 2007 Heritage has grown steadily. We are grateful to our pioneering families and donors, and to all the families who have chosen over the years to be part of Heritage School.
