Mowden Hall School in Northumberland is delighted to have been named one of six finalists in the Independent Prep School of the Year category at the Independent Schools of the Year 2025 Awards.
As the independent school sector’s leading awards programme, the awards celebrate the benefits of an independent school education and highlight the innovative, caring, and life-enhancing experiences pupils enjoy. This year saw a record number of nominations, with judges praising schools for their resilience and commitment to nurturing future global citizens.
Headteacher of Mowden Hall School, Phil Sturt, expressed his pride at reaching the final six: “We are absolutely thrilled to be announced as a finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards. Mowden is a place where childhood is celebrated, learning is inspiring, and character education thrives.
Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a nurturing, creative environment where children feel at home and have the time, space, and encouragement to thrive. This recognition is a wonderful reflection of their commitment and of the special community we have built here.”
The winners of the Independent Schools of the Year 2025 awards will be announced at a ceremony at The Law Society in London on Tuesday 14th October.
New Northumberland Nursery opens to families
Mowden Hall School in Northumberland is delighted to have opened the doors to The Nest, a new nursery provision for two year-olds.
This initiative builds on the success of the school’s existing Early Years provision, which welcomes children in the term in which they turn three years old.
The new provision is available for 50 weeks of the year, offering greater flexibility and continuity of care for families until children transition into our Reception after they turn four years old.
Mowden Hall School’s headteacher, Mr. Phil Sturt, expressed his enthusiasm for the development. He said, “We are thrilled to have extended our outstanding EYFS offering to even younger children. Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment from the age of two gives our pupils the very best start to their Mowden educational journey. The new nursery is a vibrant space where children can explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Nest was developed over the summer to create a modern, purpose-built space featuring a range of highquality facilities, including a sleep room, messy room, classroom, dining room, and kitchen. The nursery opens directly onto the newly refurbished Pre-Prep playground, which also benefited from a major transformation during the summer.
Kirsten Knight, Head of Pre-Prep at Mowden Hall School, added: “Opening a nursery for two year-olds in a school will provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning, social development, and emotional well-being. Early education fosters curiosity, confidence, and key skills that will set our children up for success into Pre-Prep and onto the rest of their Mowden school journey.
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