Head's Welcome
Welcome to Stormont – A prep school that will surprise you!
At Stormont, we’re passionate about giving girls the confidence, skills and self-belief to go out and make their mark on the world. We are one of the first liberal arts prep schools in the UK. With a liberal arts education our pupils don’t learn by rote – instead they are encouraged to ask questions, to explore ideas and draw comparisons across subjects to gain a greater understanding of the world we live in. People are often surprised by the size of our beautiful building compared to the number of girls we have. But for us, that’s the magic — we’re small by design and it means we can give each girl the time, attention and individual support she needs to flourish. Our Main House was built in 1874 by Robert Kirkcaldie as a home for his family of eight and retains many original features including a stained-glass window designed in tribute to Robert’s wife Rosa. That same attentive spirit runs through the school today. Stormont feels like a home.; it’s warm, welcoming and full of life.
When the time comes for your daughter to move on, we will be right by your side, helping you choose the senior school that’s the right fit for her. We offer assessment-free entry to St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS), one of the best independent girls’ senior schools in the country. This is offered because STAHS knows that a Stormont education prepares pupils well for the pace, rigour and demands of a highly academic curriculum. Equally, we are proud that we support our pupils with gaining entry to a range of top independent and state schools – we know our girls, and we work closely with them and their families to find just the right place for the next stage of their educational journey. We would be delighted to welcome your family to visit Stormont – to get to know us, and so that we can learn more about you. I do hope I have the chance to meet you soon. Louise Martin
Headteacher