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Year 3 entry to prep school in Buckinghamshire at Swanbourne House
Swanbourne House School

Lower School

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The Lower School at Swanbourne House provides a warm and nurturing start to your child’s educational journey. From Pre-Reception (Nursery) through to Year 2, children thrive in small classes, guided by qualified Early Years teachers who build strong foundations for future learning. In Reception and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children benefit from a rich and balanced curriculum that blends phonics, early literacy, and numeracy with creativity, play and exploration. Our specialist teaching in Music, Sport, and Outdoor Learning ensures every child’s talents and interests are nurtured from the very beginning

Our Lower School

The Lower School at Swanbourne House provides a warm and nurturing start to your child’s educational journey.

Children benefit from a rich and balanced curriculum that blends phonics, early literacy and numeracy with creativity, play and exploration. There is also specialist teaching in Sport, Music and Outdoor Learning for our very youngest Swanbournians, with swimming lessons introduced in Reception and French lessons in Year 1.

Children in Pre-Reception, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 are based in the Manor House and are gradually introduced to the facilities and grounds at the Main House. Children in Year 3 & 4 are in classrooms in the Cloisters, found in the Main House.

Early Years pupils in PE lesson at Swanbourne House

Sport

We believe that a lifelong love of sport begins in the earliest years. Throughout Lower School our PE curriculum focuses on developing fundamental movement skills, confidence and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. Children enjoy a wide range of activities—from gymnastics and swimming, to games and athletics—building coordination, resilience, and a healthy sense of competition.

With access to excellent facilities and specialist teaching, every child is encouraged to be active, curious, and ambitious, laying strong foundations for future sporting achievement and a lifelong commitment to health and wellbeing.

Swimming

We have an indoor pool here at Swanbourne that children throughout the school use. Children start swimming lessons once a week in the Michaelmas Term from the start of Reception and continue this all the way through Lower School.

Sport
Pupils taking part in outdoor learning at independent prep school Buckinghamshire

Co-Curricular

Beyond the classroom, a variety of activities, from ballet and rugby tots to street dance and ecology club, encourage exploration and skill development, all whilst having lots of fun.

Outdoor Learning

Throughout the Lower School, pupils explore, play and discover in our stunning natural spaces, including the enchanting Eucalyptus Woods, our purpose-built Outdoor Classroom and the adventurous Trim Trail.

Whether building dens, investigating wildlife, or problem-solving together, Outdoor Learning inspires creativity and confidence, ensuring that every child benefits from the joy and freedom of the great outdoors.

Grounds & Facilities
Swanbourne House innovative learning programme with Swanbots | Buckinghamshire Co-Ed

Swanbots
Independent prep school Year 4 class near Milton Keynes

Year 3 & 4

Swanbourne House | Buckinghamshire | Year 3 & 4 | Computing Lesson

Year 3 & 4

Year 3 and Year 4 mark an exciting stage in your child’s journey at Swanbourne House, as they experience greater independence, responsibility and breadth of opportunity.

Nestled in the heart of the school within the beautifully converted Cloisters, near Chapel Lawn and the Woods, Year 3 and 4 classes are a hive of activity and learning where pupils flourish academically, socially and creatively during this key stage.

Small Class Sizes & Specialist Teaching

With small class sizes and increasing specialist teaching in Music, Sport, French, D&T, Computing and Outdoor Learning, pupils are encouraged to explore, question and grow – both in and beyond the classroom.

Enrichment opportunities abound, from drama and author visits to music lessons, residential trips and day excursions. Pupils can also begin their boarding journey from Year 3, whether through flexi, weekly, or full boarding. Fun-themed boarding nights and trial stays throughout the year ensure that children can experience the adventure of boarding at their own pace.

Specialist teaching broadens academic learning and opportunity. Year 3 & 4, Swanbourne House, Milton Keynes

Life in Year 3 and 4 also brings new opportunities:

  • Regular fixtures in sport, with access to our outstanding pitches, courts and swimming pool.

  • Expanded activities, clubs and outdoor learning across our 55-acre campus.

  • Music, Drama and Art as core parts of the curriculum, with pupils taking part in performances and showcases.

  • Pupils from Year 3 are able to board (flexi, weekly or full).

Drama | Music | Year 3 & 4 | Prep School
Colour Run | Friends of Swanbourne House

News & Community
Mentoring in music, sport, art and drama at Swanbourne House

Music
Article: Preparing Pupils for a Changing World

STEM