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Open Mornings at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery

4th March 2026

We are delighted to welcome families to St Christopher’s for our regular Open Mornings. These events offer an opportunity to experience the school in action. Visitors will meet the Headmaster and Heads of School before being guided on a tour of our classrooms and grounds. During the morning, you will see pupils engaged in lessons…

A happy hum as families choose St Christopher’s for Reception

19th January 2026

There’s a lovely hum of activity around St Christopher’s at Staverton, with Reception places for September filling steadily as more families choose the school for their child’s first steps into learning. With our peaceful setting, small class sizes and a strong sense of continuity from Nursery through to Prep, St Christopher’s continues to attract parents…

What a half term at St Christopher’s!

29th October 2025

It’s been a busy and brilliant first half of term at St Christopher’s, filled with discovery, laughter, and plenty of muddy knees. From apple pressing and heart dissections to beach football and Wheely Wednesday, our pupils have certainly made the most of every opportunity. Our Enrichment Programme has taken learning to new heights – quite…

A fabulous week of learning, fun, and discovery at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery

20th October 2025

Last week was fabulous at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, an independent school in Staverton, near Totnes. We started off remembering our fabulous Apple Week, when pupils learnt all about different apple varieties and how they grow. Our Lower School children enjoyed a wonderful trip to Mrs Kenyon’s orchard, where they collected apples ready…

Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery

13th October 2025

Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery in South Devon was bursting with colour, laughter, and discovery. From our Nursery children to those in Year 6, everyone joined in to celebrate all things apple – learning, tasting, creating, and exploring together. The week began with an adventure to Mrs Kenyon’s orchard, where our…

Prep Reception Open Afternoon – Monday, April 28

2nd April 2025

Discover the perfect start to your child’s educational journey at St Christopher’s! We warmly invite prospective families to our Prep Reception Open Afternoon on Monday, April 28, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Meet the Teacher – Chat with our friendly Prep team and learn about our nurturing approach….

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…

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…

All welcome to St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery Open Morning, May 15th from 9am

13th May 2024

Are you searching for the ideal environment where your child can flourish and thrive during their formative years? Look no further than St. Christopher’s Nursery and Prep School! Our commitment to providing a nurturing atmosphere ensures that every child receives the attention and support they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. And now, we…

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