Oakfield Preparatory School

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We are passionate about delivering an education of the highest quality which encourages our boys and girls to be the best that they can be. All children deserve to be given opportunities to discover their talents, to be stretched and challenged, and to discover their unique learning styles. We believe that the education we offer at Oakfield does exactly that.
We know that one of the most important decisions you will ever make is choosing the right school for your child. We also understand how difficult that selection process can be for parents. Like you, we aim to inspire, challenge, and care for our children, considering each child’s personality and needs. We ensure that all our children can move on to their next life adventure as accomplished, inquisitive learners who seek knowledge in all its forms.
Happy children make better learners so our pupils thrive in Oakfield’s nurturing environment and these happy children blossom and excel. The school’s motto: to Care, Challenge, and Inspire, focuses on staff as well as pupils and Oakfield has happy teachers, who feel motivated, supported, and have opportunities to develop professionally. We value our teams and this makes them great educators. We encourage our children to explore the wider world through sport, charitable and community activities, music, and the arts and to gain confidence in themselves and their abilities through participation in the wealth of enrichment opportunities. We pride ourselves on our children’s successes, not just our enviable record of senior school entry but also our children’s attitude towards their role as citizens of the world.
We want children to be discerning – to develop tolerance, compassion, and respect. This is a rapidly changing world and our vision will future proof them and enable them to stand out for all the right reasons. Our strengths come from our diversity and from the individual attention we give to all our children, from the delicious and nutritious lunches right through to the preparation and support are given on the 11+ journey.
We are strong as a result of our diversity. This goes beyond the classroom, beyond the playground, and into the lives of all who are proud to be part of a school that is very much at the heart of Dulwich. Everyone at Oakfield works to create an atmosphere in which pupils are valued and actively encouraged to progress both academically and socially. We also try to develop in them a real sense of traditional values, especially courtesy and respect for others, which will enable them to become responsible and considerate members of society.
At Oakfield, our teachers are our most valuable asset. They understand that children need to be enthused that they often need individual support and that they benefit hugely from opportunities beyond the classroom which stimulate them in body and spirit. Exciting opportunities for sport, music, drama, art, and technology add to the excellent extra- and co-curricular offerings that make Oakfield a way of life for all.
We challenge our children to promote growth. We nurture the courageous learner, the questioner, and the learner who is willing to take intellectual risks, make mistakes and learn from them.
We aim to educate the whole child with all their idiosyncrasies finding their strength, developing their talents and personalities to equip them for their future lives, and thereby building the right foundations for being the best that they can be.
We want our pupils to enter the constantly developing world as nature enthusiasts and active, confident participants who will be an example to others. There is no ceiling to our expectations or our ambitions for our community. A family ethos permeates everything that we do.

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