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  • We consider our size intrinsic
    to who we are and to our vision.

Our Size

Our classes are generally 16 pupils in Lower Prep through Year 4, 18 pupils in Years 5 & 6, and 20 pupils in the Senior School. In total, we can serve approximately 200 pupils, with one class in each year group.

We consider the size of Heritage School intrinsic to who we are and to our vision, and to our capacity to maintain an alternative learning culture. Our relatively small size as a whole and our small classes mean every individual is noticed, every child belongs. No child is labelled or lost in the crowd.

Small classes enable us to deliver an education highly responsive to individual needs. Pupils receive more immediate and tailored feedback on their progress than is possible in large classes. This makes the learning experience more rewarding both for teachers and pupils.

Behaviour in small classes is more easily managed, enabling a more efficient use of time. Teachers can focus, with far fewer interruptions, upon teaching, and pupils upon learning. Such conditions make it possible for pupils to concentrate effectively upon their work, thus nurturing one of the most important skills a learner can possess, the habit of attention (see ‘Our Vision’). These conditions also make it possible for us to cover more ground. In the Infant and Junior Schools our lessons are relatively short, and we aim to keep the pace up. Such intellectual stimulation is central to making the learning experience enjoyable. In larger, noisier classes, where the pace moves more slowly, too many pupils are under-stimulated and too much time is wasted.

Small classes also mean we are uniquely well placed to provide effective pastoral care. Because teachers know their pupils so well, they are more closely aware of the relational dynamics between pupils and can more readily intervene if difficulties arise. Communications from parents, about pastoral or academic issues, are responded to rapidly.

Latest News

Screen Free Week 2025

Each year in June we encourage families to participate in Screen Free Week; those who do commit to not making use of screens for leisure purposes for the whole week.
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Summer Camps Get Going with Years 7 & 8 in the Peaks

Just after the May Bank Holiday, our first summer camp went out, with Years 7 and 8 travelling to the Peak District for three nights away.
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Year 9 Visit the Palace of Westminster

At the start of May, Mr Fletcher took the Year 9 class on a fascinating trip to the Palace of Westminster, as part of their citizenship education.
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Adventures in the Antarctic

Year 8 pupil Benji had the extraordinary opportunity to go on a three week expedition to the Antarctic before Easter and in a joyous Assembly he shared some of what life is like such a unique place.
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Express Article: Mr Fletcher Champions our Screen Free Approach

Mr Fletcher was interviewed about our screen free approach for an article published by The Daily Express.
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Heritage alumnus and former Head Boy Silas helped to run a RoboCon event at Hills Road Sixth Form College and he invited Heritage to take part.

Heritage Competes in RoboCon 2025

Heritage alumnus Silas helped to run a RoboCon event at Hills Road Sixth Form College and he invited two teams from Heritage to compete.
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Year 5 Drama Production: Greece Goes to Pieces

The Year 5 class’ light-hearted, comedy musical took us back to the year 400 BC to tell the story of Ancient Greece, with the potter Peta as our guide.
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Fizz, Friends, and Fundraising for Heritage

The HCA brought together parents and friends of Heritage School for a night of fine wine, delicious bites, and warm conversation.
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Year 7 Drama Production: Julius Caesar

In a fitting drama production for March, the Year 7 class brought life (and multiple convincing deaths) to Shakespeare’s challenging historical tragedy Julius Caesar.
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