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Open Morning – Thursday, June 5 at 9am

3rd April 2025

Want to learn more about our school? We invite you to our Open Morning on Thursday, June 5, starting at 9am, to discover why St Christopher’s Nursery and Prep School is the ideal place for children to learn, grow, and thrive. Experience our welcoming community and outstanding educational environment firsthand. Why Attend St Christopher’s Open Morning? Meet…

St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery pupils ace Bikeability!

23rd March 2025

Last week, our school was buzzing with excitement as our pupils took part in the fantastic Bikeability scheme. For those who haven’t heard of it, Bikeability is the modern-day cycling proficiency program, designed to teach children essential skills for riding safely and confidently on the roads. And what a day it was! From mastering balance…

St Christopher’s Celebrates Sporting Success Across the Boar

14th February 2025

It’s been an action-packed and rewarding few weeks for St Christopher’s sports teams, with standout performances across cross country, football, and table tennis. The excitement began at the ISA South West Cross Country Championships in Gloucestershire, where our pupils took on a gruelling, muddy course against some of the best runners in the region. Freya…

For the first time, St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery opens headteacher role to applicants outside the founding family

15th January 2025

St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, surrounded by the stunning South Hams countryside near Staverton, Devon, has been a family-led institution since its founding in 1991. Established by Jane and Gregory Kenyon, the school began as a small nursery operating out of Berry Pomeroy Village Hall. With just three children in its first term, the…

Celebrating a remarkable Autumn term at St. Christopher’s

2nd January 2025

As we look ahead to a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible Autumn term we had at St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery. It was filled with learning, creativity, and memorable experiences – from arts to sports, music to outdoor learning, our pupils have accomplished so much and have made…

St. Christopher’s Prep School & Nursery at the Totnes Christmas Market

4th December 2024

As part of our annual tradition, our school choir brought some festive cheer to the Totnes Christmas Market. The event, which takes place every year in the heart of Totnes, is a much loved highlight for all our children  and staff alike.   The weather was crisp and fresh, we set up outside St. Mary’s…

St Christopher’s table tennis teams excel at Devon Schools Championships

11th November 2024

Last week, our St Christopher’s Prep School table tennis teams took on the best in Devon at the Devon Schools Table Tennis Team Championships in Plymouth. It was a day of fantastic sportsmanship, determination, and some impressive performances from both our boys’ and girls’ teams. The Girls’ Team Our girls’ team, made up of Elsie,…

Join us for our Open Morning on November 28

24th October 2024

We’re delighted to invite parents and carers to our Open Morning on Thursday, November 28, from 9am until 1pm. This is a fabulous opportunity to visit our school, meet our teachers, and chat with our Head, Mrs Alexandra Cottell. You’ll get to learn all about our nurturing environment and how we help children thrive. At…

Parent testimonial spotlight

17th September 2024

We are incredibly grateful for the testimonials from our parents and carers. Here’s what one parent had to say about their child’s journey at St. Christopher’s: “Our daughter started at St. Christopher’s with two years left of primary education. At this point, we didn’t know what she liked or what she was good at. St….

Welcome back to St. Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery!

16th September 2024

After a long and refreshing summer break, we were so pleased to  welcome all the children  back for a new and exciting academic year at St. Christopher’s! A special, heartfelt welcome to our newest little ones who have joined Reception—this is such an important milestone, and we are excited to support each child as they…