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Future Schools and Scholarships

Because we are a genuinely independent prep school, not connected to, or feeding a preferred pipeline for, any single senior school, every recommendation we make is about finding the right school for your child, not the right school for us. That independence matters. It means our advice is never shaped by an existing relationship we’re obliged to protect; it’s shaped entirely by what will help your child thrive next. 

Our pupils move on to a genuinely wide range of senior school, day and boarding, co-educational and single-sex, reflecting the fact that no two children need the same thing from their next school. Children have moved onto 86 different senior schools over the last five years. That breadth is only possible because we start from your child, not from a shortlist. 

Our Head, Suzannah Cryer, plays a central role in this. She takes the time to truly know every child in her care, not just their results, but their character, their interests and what will genuinely help them flourish and combines that with strong, long-standing relationships across the senior school landscape. It’s this personal knowledge, paired with real connections at the schools themselves, that lets her advocate for your child. 

The results speak for themselves. Our pupils have secured over 130 senior school scholarships since 2014, across academic, art, music, drama, dance, sport, design engineering and more, including a record 29 scholarships in a single year most recently. It’s a reflection of an approach built entirely around getting the right fit for each individual child. 

Bedales School
Bradfield College
Brighton College
Bryanston School
Canford School
Charterhouse School
Churcher’s College
Cranleigh School
Dauntsey’s School

Eastbourne College
Epsom College
Frensham Heights
Gordonstoun School
Hurstpierpoint College
King’s School, Canterbury
Lancing College
Lord Wandsworth College
Marlborough College
Millfield School

Milton Abbey
Oundle School
Pangbourne College
Portsmouth Grammar School
Rugby School
Seaford College
St Edward’s, Oxford
Stowe School
Wellington College

Eton College
Harrow School
Radley College
Royal Grammar School, Guildford
Sherborne School
Winchester College

Benenden School
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Downe House
Guildford High School
Prior’s Field School

Sherborne School for Girls
St Catherine’s School, Bramley
St Mary’s School, Ascot
St Swithun’s School
Wycombe Abbey

Scholarships and Awards

2026

Academic Scholarship
Brighton College, Churcher’s College
Art Exhibition
Bedales School, The King’s School Canterbury
Art Scholarship
Seaford College x 2
Dance Scholarship
Brighton College, Seaford College
Design Engineering Scholarship
Cranleigh School, Charterhouse School
Foundation Scholarship
Charterhouse x 4
Headmaster’s Award
Brighton College
Music Scholarship
Charterhouse x 3, Seaford College
Performing Arts Exhibition
Cranleigh School
Performing Arts Scholarship
Bryanston School
Sport Exhibition
Bryanston School
Sport Scholarship
Charterhouse x 3, Cranleigh School, Seaford College

2025

Foundation scholarship
Charterhouse (x2)
Performing art scholarship
Charterhouse, Lord Wandsworth College
Design and technology scholarships
Rugby School, Sherborne School, Bryanston School
Academic scholarship
Brighton College
Academic exhibition
St Edward’s School
Sport scholarships
Brighton College, Canford School, Seaford College, Charterhouse
Art scholarship
Cranleigh School, Repton School
Drama scholarship
Queen Anne’s School

2024

Academic scholarship
Prior’s Field School
All-rounder scholarship
Gordonstoun
Art scholarships
Prior’s Field School, Charterhouse, Lord Wandsworth College
Design technology scholarships
Benenden School, Seaford College, Marlborough College
Drama scholarships
Lord Wandsworth College, Charterhouse (x2)
Drama exhibition
Cranleigh School
Foundation scholarship
Charterhouse (x2)
Music scholarships
Marlborough College, Lord Wandsworth College, Seaford College
Music exhibition
Benenden School, Wellington College, Charterhouse
Sports scholarships
Charterhouse (x6), Seaford College (x2)
Sports exhibition
Bryanston School

2023

Academic scholarship
Marlborough College
All-rounder scholarship
Cranleigh School
Art scholarship
Charterhouse
Drama scholarships
Charterhouse, Cranleigh School, Lancing College
DT scholarship
Charterhouse
Performing arts scholarship
Bryanston School
Sports scholarship
Charterhouse, Marlborough College, Seaford College (x2), Sherborne School

2022

Academic scholarship
Marlborough College, St Mary’s Ascot, Charterhouse (x3)
Art exhibition
Charterhouse
Art scholarship
Marlborough College, Cranleigh School
Drama exhibition
Charterhouse
Drama scholarship
Charterhouse (x2)
Music exhibition
Wellington College, Benenden School, Bryanston School
Sports scholarship
Charterhouse, Bryanston School, Bradfield School

2021

Academic scholarship
Charterhouse, Cranleigh School, Wellington College
Dance and drama scholarship
Lord Wandsworth College
Art scholarship
Portsmouth Grammar School, Stowe School, The Royal School, Haslemere
Art exhibition
Charterhouse, Cranleigh School
Drama scholarship
Dauntsey’s School, Lord Wandsworth College
Sport scholarship
Lord Wandsworth College, Seaford College, Bryanston School, Wellington College

2020

Academic scholarships
Benenden School, Churcher’s College
Music exhibition
Cranleigh School, Bedales, Wellington College
Sports scholarships
Eastbourne College (x2)
Sports exhibition
Radley College
Sports awards
Cranleigh School (x2)
All rounder scholarships
The Royal School (Haslemere), Brighton College, Portsmouth Grammar School
Art scholarships
Marlborough College, Cranleigh School, Seaford College
Choral exhibition
Wellington College

2019

Academic scholarships
Canford School, Churcher’s College, Portsmouth Grammar School
Academic exhibitions
Wellington College, Charterhouse
Drama award
Portsmouth Grammar School
Music scholarship
Seaford College
Music exhibition
Wellington College
Sports scholarships
Ardingly College, Seaford College (x2)
Sports award
Harrow School
All-rounder scholarships
Gordonstoun, Charterhouse (x2)
Art scholarships
Seaford College, The Royal School (Haslemere)
Art exhibitions
Cranleigh School (x2)
Dance exhibition
The King’s School (Canterbury)

What we’re up to…

We’re very excited to share that our Head, Suzannah Cryer, is the latest guest on the @maverickschoolpodcast 🎙️ Joining educator, author and podcast host Karl Pupé FRSA, Suzannah tackles some of the biggest questions facing education today, exploring the impact of AI and why preparing young people for their future is about so much more than exam results. At Highfield, we want to play an active part in shaping the future of education and we’re incredibly proud to see Suzannah sharing her thinking to help move these important conversations forward. 💚 Thank you, Karl, for such a brilliant and thought-provoking discussion. 🎧 Listen to the full episode via the links in our bio. #IndependentSchool #FutureOfEducation #Education #ArtificialIntelligence #EducationalLeadership

Once a Highfieldian, always a Highfieldian. 💚 We loved welcoming one of our former students, Platon, back for a trip down memory lane. Platon’s visit was a chance to show his parents around the school that holds so many memories for him, and revisit some of the places that were such a big part of growing up. He also bumped into a few familiar faces while he was here, catching up with staff and sharing memories from his time at Highfield. It’s not every day you get to hear the impact you’ve had on someone years later, so that was pretty special! However many years pass, there’ll always be a warm welcome waiting for our Highfieldians. ✨ #IndependentSchool #OldHighfieldian #Alumni #SchoolCommunity #Memories

Our holiday club golfers didn’t miss a beat yesterday – even in the heat! ⛳️ And when a shot wasn’t quite up to par? Back they went to try again. We loved seeing the determination to keep practising until they got the shot they were after. #IndependentSchool #175acres #GolfCourse #HolidayClub #Determination

An envelope opens. A screen refreshes. And for thousands of young people, a whole world of possibility sits on the other side. Today, on A-Level Results Day, we’re thinking especially of our Old Highfieldians from the Class of 2021, as they see the results of all the hard work that has brought them to this moment. Whatever path you take from here, we can’t wait to see what you do next. And remember, there is never only one route to where you want to go. ✨ #ALevelResultsDay #Classof2021 #SchoolAlumni #OldHighfieldians #FuturePossibilities

“Education is facing one of the most significant periods of change in a generation.” Earlier this year, our Raising the Future conference brought together voices from across education and beyond to explore how we better prepare young people for the world ahead. The resulting White Paper was shared with the Government, and now the @educationgovuk has responded. It’s encouraging to see many of the issues we raised reflected in the Government’s plans for curriculum reform, particularly around digital literacy and preparing young people for their futures. But we believe change needs to happen faster. 🔗 Full details in our press release – link in bio. Parents and educators… what does “future-ready” look like to you? 👇 #IndependentSchool #RaisingTheFutue #DepartmentforEducation #EducationReform #FutureSkills

Ready, set… jump! 🤸 It’s been an energetic two days at our Gymnastics Holiday Club, with lots of swinging from the bars, cartwheels and taking on the vault. The children have been testing what they can do for themselves, picking themselves up after the odd tumble and going straight back for another try. 🌟 #IndependentSchool #HolidayClubs #Gymnastics #YoungGymnasts

And that’s a wrap on Highreach 2026! 🎸 Our ninth Highreach holiday has officially come to an end, and this year’s Rock & Pop theme brought a whole lot of energy to Highfield. Of course, none of it would be possible without our incredible volunteers, who give so much to make Highreach the week that it is. A HUGE thank you to every one of you! Highreach 2026, you’ve been a blast. Same time next year? 🙌🏼 #HighfieldHighreachHoliday #SchoolCommunity #Highreach2026 #Volunteering

We’re incredibly lucky to have teachers who don’t just encourage our children to follow their passions, but lead by example too! A huge good luck to our very own @sumattingly, who is representing South Africa at the World Cup Masters Hockey Championships. 🏑 Su and the RSA team play their first match tonight. Let’s give Su a big Highfield and Brookham cheer in the comments 👏

The musical adventure continued at Highreach yesterday with an energetic drumming workshop! 🥁 Led by the sounds of the drums, the children proudly paraded a flag they had decorated earlier in the day before raising it. Then it was time to discover the power of rhythm as everyone joined in with the drummers, filling Highfield with lively music! 🎶 #HighfieldHighreachHolidays #MusicWorkshop #Drumming

Rock stars in the making at Highreach! 🎸 It was lights, camera action this morning as children stepped into the spotlight to film their own rock star music videos. We think there may be a few future headliners among us.🤘 #IndependentSchool #HighfieldHighreachHolidays #MusicVideo #RockStars

An afternoon of extreme art and sensory exploration at Highreach 🎨 Shaving foam, slime, paint and plenty of smiles. It was gloriously messy, wonderfully foamy and every bit as exciting as it looks! #IndependentSchool #HighfieldHighreachHolidays #SensoryPlay #CreativeLearning #TogetherWeGrow

One childhood, nurtured with care and attention 💙 We’re really proud of our nursery and everything it stands for. Seeing children arrive each day with big smiles and endless curiosity is what makes it such a special place. #IndependentSchool #HighfieldNursery #OneChildhood #EarlyYears

Celebrating our girls. 💙 A huge congratulations to Year 8 pupils Olivia and Phoebe, who have been recognised following this year’s IAPS National Prep Athletics Championships. 🎉 Olivia won silver in the U14 High Jump, while she and Phoebe were also recognised after qualifying for the national finals for three consecutive years. Together, they were part of a team of seven Highfield & Brookham girls who represented the school on the national stage. We’re so proud of every one of them. 🔗Tap the link in our bio to read the full story.

Sometimes creativity isn’t about what you make, it’s about how it makes you feel. Using lavender rosemary and other natural materials collected from around the school grounds, our Nature Crafting Holiday Club spent time creating their own woven artwork. 🌿 The scent of the herbs, the different textures and the chance to slow down made it a really calming activity. As they worked, children were also developing patience, concentration and fine motor skills, carefully weaving each stem into place. #IndependentSchool #HolidayClub #Hampshire #NatureCraft #WellbeingActivity

Just one example of the many skills our Super Sports Holiday Club activities are developing 💪 #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #HolidayClub #PhysicalSkills #Liphook

Independence doesn’t always mean going it alone. Sometimes it looks like this… a child who’s figured something out, patiently showing a friend how it’s done. #IndependentSchool #NatureCrafting #HolidayClub #Kindness #IndependentSkills

🗳️ Voting for the Tatler Schools Guide 2026 Awards is now open! We’re incredibly proud of the school we’ve built together and think Highfield is worth shouting about, but it’s always wonderful to hear that from you too! If you’d like to support Highfield, we’d be so grateful for your vote. Whether you’re part of our community or simply want to support us, everyone is welcome to vote 💙 Know someone who’d like to support us too? Please share this post with them. 🗓️ Voting closes on 29th August 2026, the winners announced in September. 🔗 Voting link in our bio. #TatlerSchoolAwards #IndependentSchool #SchoolCommunity

Houston, we have no problems… just lots of crating! 🚀 It would be easy to think crafting is just about the finished creation, but it’s the skills built along the way that really matter. Threading cord for macramé for example, builds hand-eye coordination and precision, the kind our children rely on in sport, DT and everyday tasks. Our holiday clubs are full of moments like this, skills that quietly build in the background! #IndependentSchool #Liphook #HolidayClubs #IndependentSkills #Crafting

Today at Bushcraft Holiday Club, the children learned how to weave their own survival keyrings. It took patience to master the technique, but by the end of the session they had made something genuinely useful. The paracord can replace a broken shoelace, help build a shelter or even secure a hammock! In a world where so much happens on a screen, there’s real value in knowing how to make something useful with your hands. #IndependentSchool #PracticalSkills #OutdoorSkills #HolidayClub #Bushcraft

Dragons have had quite a year at Highfield! First in Shrek and now in our Crafting Holiday Activity Club with @feltybee_crafts 🐉 Using needle felting, the children shaped their very own dragons, a fiddly process that took patience and plenty of concentration. It just goes to show, real magic takes a bit of hard work! #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #HolidayClub #IndependentLearning #Crafting

The children discovered the magic of cyanotype printing with @coryluscollective during our Nature Days Holiday Club, using sunlight to create beautiful nature-inspired artwork 🌿 They explored the grounds to find natural materials they wanted to include, deciding for themselves what would work best before arranging their pieces. We love that every piece is so unique, reflecting the different choices each child made! #IndependentSchool #Liphook #OutdoorLearning #HolidayClubs #ChildInitiatedLearning

Year 8 Reflections: part 2 💙 As our Year 8s enjoy their summer and look ahead to the next stage of their journey, we’re excited to see them take these lessons with them into their new schools. Swipe through to read some of their answers. ➡️ #IndependentSchool #Liphook #SchoolLeavers #Memories #ClassOf2026

The exciting news just keeps coming! 🎉 We couldn’t be prouder of our Head Boy, Rupert, on his selection for the prestigious U14 UK Lions programme. 🏑 This is a fantastic achievement and a reward for all of Rupert’s hard work, dedication and passion for hockey. Tomorrow, Rupert heads to Manchester for his first UK Lions training session – the start of an exciting new chapter! Good luck, Rupert. We’ll all be cheering you on! 💙 #IndependentSchool #UKLions #Hockey #SchoolSport #FutureStars

10(ish) weeks until the 10(ish) Year Reunion! 🎉 The countdown is officially on! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an evening of catching up, reminiscing and reconnecting with old friends. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, there’s still time – we’d love to see you there!

Our school community never fails to amaze us. 💙 Huge congratulations to Highfield and Brookham parent Clare Woodward, who has completed the incredible Verbier Marathon alongside her husband, Matt. 43km. Over 3,000m of climbing. Mountain ridges, thunderstorms, lightning and torrential rain… what an achievement! Clare took on this epic challenge to raise money for our Centenary Bursaries Fund, helping to create life-changing opportunities for future generations. We’re so proud of you, @clareawoodward – you are an inspiration! 🔗Read more about Clare’s incredible achievement via the link in our bio.

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