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Admissions

We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make. Our Admissions team will support and guide you through the process from your first enquiry right the way through to your child’s first day and will ensure you have a full understanding of our school, ethos and the opportunities on offer.

Our website is full of useful information about Vinehall, however we would like to initially invite you to come and visit us and meet our children, staff and Headmaster.

If you would like to book your tour, please click the link below, email our Admissions team at admissions@vinehallschool.com or call us: 01580 883 090 

"Joff and Liz have created such a wonderful school for our family at Vinehall. It really is a special place for the children, and a period in their lives that they will look back on fondly as they progress into the big wild world. You should be very proud of what you and all the staff at Vinehall have created." Current Parent

MEET THE TEAM

Dan MacDonnell

Position: Director of Marketing and Admissions
Email: admissions@vinehallschool.com

Liz Powis

Position: Admissions Coordinator
Email: admissions@vinehallschool.com

Becky Smolska

Position: Admissions Administrator Prep
Email: admissions@vinehallschool.com

Fiona Taylor

Position: Admissions Administrator Pre-Prep, Pre-Prep Administrator
Email: admissions@vinehallschool.com

Debbie Wren

Position: Marketing Executive
Email: dwren@vinehallschool.com
 

  • Nursery
  • Pre Prep
  • Prep
Come and meet our wonderful staff and children

The Nursery is a part of Vinehall Pre Prep offering a happy and nurturing environment for boys and girls from the age of 2 years old. The best way to find out more about what makes our Nursery so special is to come with your child and see for yourself by arranging a visit with our Admissions Manager Liz Powis.

Register

Children can start their journey in Little Vines Nursery from the age of 2. We always advise early registration as spaces are limited. Following your visit and to reserve your child's place, you can simply fill out our Registration Form and pay a non-refundable fee of £75.

Offer of a place

Following your visit and a review of the report from your child's current nursery (if applicable), and should there be availability, a place will be formally offered. On receiving the signed acceptance contract and deposit of £250, a settling in session will be arranged.

Settling in session

Prior to your child joining Little Vines Nursery, we will invite you and your child to a settling in session in the Nursery. this will allow the Nursery team to gather information about your child, including their likes and dislikes, their daily routine, family background, and developmental progress. This is an important stage in order for our Nursery staff to ensure we can cater to the child's individual needs and guarantee a smooth transition into the Nursery.

Book a visit

The Pre-Prep is a part of Vinehall School, offering a happy and nurturing environment for boys and girls from Reception to Year 2. The best way to find out more about what makes our Pre Prep so special is to come and see for yourself at one of our Open Days or you can arrange a private tour with our Admissions Manager, Liz Powis. You will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful staff, our children and see our outstanding facilities. To book a visit click on the button below.

Register to reserve a place

After your tour, you can reserve a place for your child by completing our Registration Form and pay a non-refundable fee of £75.

Arrange a taster day

Vinehall offers Taster Days on a date and time to suit you and your child. We can organise as many taster days as you and your child need to get a really good feel for the school. A buddy will look after your child throughout their day where they will gain insight into a typical day at Vinehall and experience our broad and balanced curriculum. Click on the button below to contact Liz Powis, our Admissions Manager to arrange a taster day.

Offer of a place

Following a successful taster day, a review of the reports from your child's current school, and a reference from their current Head a place will be formally offered. On receiving the signed acceptance contract and deposit of £500, a settling in session will be arranged.

Settling in session

Before your child begins at Vinehall Pre Prep, we will provide you with a detailed information pack that will include all the necessary details for a smooth transition to Vinehall. We will also provide you with the details of the class rep for your child's class so you have the opportunity to meet other parents and arrange play dates before their first day.

Book a visit

Vinehall Prep offers a happy and inspiring environment for boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 8. The best way to find out more about what makes our Prep so inspiring is to come and see for yourself at one of our Open Days or you can arrange a private tour with our Admissions Manager, Liz Powis. You will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful staff, our children and see our outstanding facilities. To book a visit click on the button below.

Register to reserve your place

After your tour, you can reserve a place for your child, by completing our Registration Form and pay a non-refundable fee of £75.

Arrange a taster day

Vinehall offers Taster Days on a date and time to suit you and your child. We can organise as many taster days as you and your child need to get a really good feel for the school. A buddy will look after your child throughout their day where they will gain insight into a typical day at Vinehall and experience our broad and balanced curriculum. Click on the button below to contact Liz Powis, our Admissions Manager to arrange a taster day.

Offer of a place

Following a successful taster day, a review of the reports from your child's current school, and a reference from their current Head, a place will be formally offered. On receiving the signed acceptance contract and deposit of £500, a settling in session will be arranged.

Settling in session

Before your child begins at Vinehall, we will provide you with a detailed information pack that will include all the necessary details for a smooth transition to Vinehall. We will also provide you with the details of the class rep for your child's class, so you have the opportunity to meet other parents and arrange meet ups for the parents and children before their first day.