Terra Nova

Terra Nova is a school like no other. Our 32-acre setting is extremely beautiful, but it is the people within who make it such a special place with our pupils at its heart.

As a leading prep school, nestled in the Cheshire plains, we were recently graded ‘excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in July 2022. We have ambition for every child and our philosophy for education is simple - that all pupils achieve their potential in order to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

Reflected in our vision and values, we unearth each child’s talent through a curriculum that is truly broad and balanced. Our dedicated and highly skilled teaching team carefully crafts opportunities for challenge and learning. There is academic rigour in our curriculum, not just to enable our pupils to achieve at 11+ and 13+, but to ensure we ‘teach to the top’ and allow all learners to think deeply through high challenge. Character values are explicitly taught and practised at every opportunity to ensure we educate the whole child.

Our pupils understand their talents and who they are, which allows them to pursue what they love. This learning journey sets them on the path to success in their next school, their university and their career. Parents are an integral part of this journey and we work together as a community to achieve our vision.

Terra Nova is its own unique selling point. I encourage you to come and visit us and see everything we have to offer. Gain a first-hand impression of the School, meet the teachers and our current pupils, view our facilities and get a sense of our unique atmosphere by attending one of our Open Mornings or arranging a personal visit.