Headmistress' Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to Solefield School, where we nurture a genuine love of learning alongside kindness, integrity and resilience.

At Solefield, small class sizes, typically 12–14 pupils, ensure every child is truly known, supported and encouraged to thrive. While we are proud of our strong academic outcomes, our focus is firmly on educating the whole child. Wellbeing sits at the heart of school life, supported by a close partnership with parents and our nurturing school environment.

Our values, Value yourself. Value others. Value our world, underpin everything we do. They are lived daily by our pupils and staff, and even our beloved wellbeing dogs, Monty and Charlie, play their part in creating a warm and supportive atmosphere.

Our Lower School continues to grow in strength and popularity, with increasing demand and waiting lists in the younger year groups. From September 2026, we are proud to expand to two-form entry in Reception for the first time, an exciting milestone that reflects the quality of our provision. Over the following two years, we plan to extend this model through to Year 6 as part of our transition to full co-education. As we continue to grow and develop, Solefield Local Governors have taken the strategic decision to focus on educating children from Little Acorns through to Year 6. Our final Year 7 cohort will join us in September 2026.

This strategic shift enables us to further strengthen our Upper Prep offering, including the development of a distinctive Year 6 “Thinking Curriculum”. This exciting programme may include opportunities such as Chess, Forest School, Debating, Critical Thinking, Philosophy, Latin and Pottery, encouraging curiosity, creativity and intellectual independence.

At Solefield, we aim to develop kind, thoughtful and resilient young people, equipped not only for academic success but for life beyond the classroom.

I would be delighted to meet with you. Please visit us at one of our Open Mornings or contact our Registrar, Mrs Savage to arrange a visit on 01732 452 142, email [email protected]. 

Helen McClure
Headmistress