Celebrating 53 Years
of nurturing individual talent and creativity
Unicorn School was founded 53 years ago by a small group of local parents and teachers who wanted to create a school that offered children a broad education, encouraging them to flourish creatively and to enjoy the process of learning, in a safe and happy environment; a school where warmth and happiness pervades throughout.
Our Ethos
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Best of friends! Indigo Class (Year 4)
Magic moments that make Unicorn School so unique and special. We hope you’ll visit us and see for yourself.
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Having fun in the playground Orange Class (Reception) children
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Going on our week-long trip to Cornwall was fantastic - staying together, cycling, rock climbing, beach bonfires and learning to body-board. Violet Class (Year 5) child
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Being selected, for the second year running, as one of six choirs nationwide for the semi finals of BBC Songs of Praise Junior Choir of the Year Miss Gresson, Head of Music and singing teacher
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My daughter was given her Unicorn teddy when she joined - it was such a touching start to school life. Caroline, parent
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The Adventures of Super Stan! Ultra Violet Class (Year 6)
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Having fun in the playground Orange Class (Reception)
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Art Violet Class (Year 5)

Welcome to Unicorn School

Welcome to Unicorn, a school where warmth and happiness pervades throughout.

Unicorn School was founded in 1970 by a small group of local parents and teachers who wanted to create a school that offered children a rounded education, encouraging them to flourish creatively and to enjoy the process of learning, in a safe and happy environment.

This ethos remains as strong today as it was at the beginning, with a curriculum that covers so much more than the core subjects. The breadth of opportunities on offer for the children, supported by talented and dedicated staff, ensures every child can find areas of personal strength and particular enjoyment.

The school focuses on developing social skills, resilience and a love of learning at all ages. In the Early Years and Infant classes this is through educational play, believing that children whose curiosity is nurtured will enable them to thrive as they progress through the school. In the Juniors there is an emphasis on classes being communities of enquiry, and this learning style is complemented by discrete lessons in philosophy, brain-time and reasoning.

Unicorn is a successful and vibrant school with individualised and proactive pastoral care. The school achieves excellent academic results, feeding on to a wide range of senior schools. In line with its traditions, there have also been tremendous successes in the arts and sports.

Alongside the many areas of excellence, you will find an emphasis on tolerance and kindness. After all, what virtue is there that is greater than kindness? We are preparing children for their future in an ever-changing world. We help develop children to have confidence, resilience and adaptability, as well as kindness and compassion, so that they may flourish as they move on to the next stage of their lives.

You are very welcome to arrange a visit and discover the magic of Unicorn.

Although it is usual for parents to register their child early, places can become available at any stage throughout the school.

Polly Fraley

Headteacher

     

 

 

What The Good Schools Guide says

 

Magic Moments Video

Watch our video which captures some of the magic moments that make Unicorn School so unique and special.




Unicorn Singers’ Why we Sing

Sit back and enjoy our Unicorn Singers’ wonderful lockdown performance of Why we Sing




Term dates

Spring term 2024

Thursday 4 January - Tuesday 26 March
Half term: Thursday 8 - Friday 16 February

Summer term 2024

Tuesday 16 April - Tuesday 9 July
Half term: Monday 27 - Friday 31 May

Autumn term 2024

Wednesday 4 September - Friday 13 December
Half term: Monday 21 October - Friday 1 November

Spring term 2025

Wednesday 8 January - Tuesday 1 April
Half term: Monday 17 - Tuesday 25 February

Summer term 2025

Wednesday 23 April - Friday 11 July
Half term: Monday 26 - Friday 30 May