Terra Nova School

Terra Nova is a vibrant and exciting school set in 35 acres of rural Cheshire countryside. The perfect place for a child to grow and develop. The school is steeped in history and values the traditions that form the foundations on which a fresh thinking approach is adopted.

All children in the School are encouraged to develop their talents and realise their potential in the way that best meets their needs and personalities. The wellbeing of every child is at the heart of the School’s philosophy, we want them to develop a genuine love of learning, be resilient, optimistic, confident and kind people who can sustain good relationships and make a positive contribution to society.

Boarding
Relationships are further fostered, and independence developed with the opportunity for pupils to board at Terra Nova School in preparation for both Senior boarding schools and future university life. Pupils are enjoying flexible boarding from Year 3 to Year 8. There are currently 35-50 pupils boarding on a regular basis.

Academic Reputation
Terra Nova School prides itself on preparing pupils for the next stage in their education, through a dynamic, vibrant and engaging curriculum taught by world-class educators who have training and experience across the world. All this achieved making use of the very best resources. Many pupils leave Terra Nova with scholarships at prestigious Schools such as Shrewsbury, Uppingham, Rugby, Repton, Marlborough and Sedburgh. Other pupils have gone on to study at Eton and Oxford.

Facilities
Terra Nova School offers an enviable setting for pupils, perfect for learning outside the classroom through the purpose built forest school set in our own woodlands, bespoke shooting range, all purpose floodlit astroturf, tennis courts, Performing Arts Centre and swimming pool. This summer the school has also developed two further facilities, a state of the art Makerspaceto enhance our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programme and The Hub, a new a vibrant library and resource centre for pupils. 

Key facts
Type of school Independent pre-prep and prep School offering boarding from Year 3 to Year 8 
Age range 2.5 to 13 years / Number of pupils 280
Number of boarders 50 / Teacher/pupil ratio 1:8
Religious tradition Christian, but we celebrate and embrace religious diversity
Affiliations BSA, ISC, IAPS, PSRA, AGBIS, SBA, ABRSM, LAMDA

Creating a forward thinking internationally minded environment that allows everyone to grow, explore, thrive and question