Come with your little one to our free Reception Introduction Adventure Day on Thursday 24th April, 10:00 – 12:30 (arrival from 9:45am). With plenty of hands-on learning, adventure and space to have fun in our beautiful grounds, this is a free and fun experience morning for children aged 4 - 5 years.

Limited places available! Book your spot today by filling in the form below

● Meet our friendly Reception teachers
● Explore and discover in our walled garden and wild woods
● Follow the clues on a thrilling treasure hunt
● Experiment with floating and sinking – just like real explorers!
● Gather around the campfire for songs and stories
● Enjoy a free hot lunch in our Main School Dining Room with new friends

Why Choose Sompting Abbotts for Your Child’s First School Experience?

The first years of school shape everything that follows.

30 acres of wild, natural spaces for exploration & confidence-building

✅ Hands-on learning in outdoor settings improves problem-solving skills, resilience, and teamwork — key attributes for future academic success.
✅ Research shows that outdoor play leads to stronger concentration and better mental health, setting the stage for more effective classroom learning.

Small classes mean big benefits

✅ In smaller groups, teachers can truly understand each child’s strengths and challenges, providing individualised support.
✅ One-on-one attention from teachers builds confidence and curiosity in young learners.
✅ “Smaller classes in the early years can lift a child's academic performance right through to Year 12 and even into tertiary study and employment.” (Science Daily)

Personalised education meets every child’s different needs

✅ At Sompting Abbotts, no child is ‘lost in the crowd’—our experienced teachers adapt lessons to suit different learning styles.
✅ Early years education should nurture a love for learning, not just teach facts. A great school meets children where they are and helps them thrive.
✅ Small class sizes and individual attention in the early years help children develop strong language, reasoning and problem-solving skills, which are key to later academic success.

IS MY CHILD’S WRAP-AROUND CARE AND DAILY HOT LUNCH INCLUDED AT SOMPTING ABBOTTS SCHOOL?

Yes, a home-cooked lunch is included every day for your child. Parents also pay no additional charge for before- and after-school care at Sompting Abbotts. You can leave your Pre-Prep child (under 8s) in our care from 8am - 4.30pm and Prep-age child (8 - 13) from 7.30am to 6pm.

Free Reception Introduction Adventure Morning: Thursday 24th April at 10.30 – 12.30pm, with lunch included (arrival from 9:45am).

If you can’t make the date and would like to arrange an individual visit at another time, please call the school office on 01903 235960 or email Mrs Patricia Sinclair at office@somptingabbotts.com