Highfield (Duchy College) Pre-School named finalist in Independent School of the Year Awards
Highfield Pre-School (Duchy College Pre-School from September 2026) has earned national recognition after being named a finalist in the 2025 Independent School of the Year Awards.
Hundreds of schools from across the country submitted entries in all award categories, with Highfield Pre-School named a finalist for the Independent Pre-Prep of the Year award.
To be recognised for a national award is a fantastic achievement, and testament to the entire Highfield Pre-School community. We have an incredible team of qualified Early Years professionals who are committed to providing each child with the very best Pre-School education, and this recognition is a wonderful celebration of their commitment and passion.
Sam Pickard, Pre-School Manager
Highfield Pre-School is situated in a large Victorian family house on the Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College) campus. Weekly activities include French, Music, PE, Swimming, Early Years Yoga and Forest School in the large private gardens.
Our Pre-School team are paramount in developing a passion for learning and a love of life in the youngest members of our family of schools. As we look forward to becoming Duchy College Pre-School in September 2026, this recognition is a wonderful reflection of the strong foundations we have today and the exciting future ahead.
We are delighted to celebrate this outstanding achievement with our entire community.
Joanna Fox, Principal
The winner of the Independent Pre-Prep of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in London in October.