Independent Junior School Bournemouth
Our Junior Department warmly welcomes girls from ages 2 to 11, offering a continuous and nurturing journey through our EYFS, Pre-Prep, and Junior stages.
Our passionate and dedicated teachers are committed to creating an environment where every pupil feels supported, valued and inspired. We focus on building strong foundations, not only academically but also emotionally, ensuring our pupils grow into confident, compassionate individuals.
At Talbot Heath, our curriculum is broad, exciting, and designed to spark curiosity in every pupil encouraging them to ask questions, explore ideas and problem solve. We want our pupils to feel confident thinking for themselves, speaking up, and diving into new challenges.
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What really makes our Junior School special is the team of caring, passionate primary teachers at its heart. They help our pupils build strong foundations not just in reading, writing and maths, but in curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. As the children grow, so does their learning experience. More and more of their lessons are taught by our senior subject specialists, the same inspiring teachers who guide our GCSE and A-level students. It’s a gentle, natural progression that means your child gets the very best support, right from the start, and feels ready and excited for every new step ahead.
One of the many advantages of being on a through-school site is that our youngest pupils enjoy access to the same outstanding facilities as our older students. Whether it’s playing and competing in our excellent sports facilities, swimming in our indoor pool, getting creative in the HUB building’s design and art studios, or exploring sound in our fully equipped music school every child benefits from the very best spaces to learn, play and grow. It means their school experience feels exciting and inspiring from the very beginning.
We believe that when children feel safe, supported, and encouraged, they will embrace challenges and make the most of every opportunity. Our nurturing atmosphere gives pupils the confidence to take risks, form healthy relationships, and ensure that everyone feels included and valued.
At Talbot Heath, our motto Honour before Honours really means something. It reminds us that who you are matters more than what you achieve, that kindness, integrity and treating others with respect should always come first. You can feel this spirit throughout the school. Whether it’s the friendly “good morning” you’ll hear in the corridors, or the lovely things visitors say after meeting our pupils, it’s clear that being kind and thoughtful is second nature here.
Our pupils genuinely care about each other, about their community, and about the wider world. They take part in all kinds of projects that help them give back, from working with our local care homes, to taking action during Green Planet Week, to sharing their voices in our Pupil Parliament. At Talbot Heath, being part of a community where people look out for one another isn’t just encouraged, it’s something we live every day.
