Meet our Head and Senior Team

Our lively Prep School is testament to our ethos: understanding the uniqueness of each child’s learning process. We offer not just time, but build confidence and give inspiration, nurturing each child to find their passion and love of learning. We believe that every child has the ability to be brilliant, and we are committed to helping them develop and celebrate their talents.

We are a community which cherishes childhood while equipping our children with the tools to navigate an ever-changing world. We champion experiential learning and believe the best way to teach is to inspire. Here, every child is an individual, is seen, recognised, never just a name.

Our curriculum is a wonderful blend of lessons, activities and endless opportunities. Outdoor adventure and embracing the wonders of our beautiful Dorset countryside setting is woven into the fabric of our curriculum alongside a commitment to teach empathy, whilst modelling kindness and compassion. We are fortunate to access the Bryanston Senior school’s state-of-art facilities, which enhances our excellent teaching and enables us to offer unparalleled educational experiences for our children at the beginning of their school lives.

Learning is a lifelong journey for us all. There is a culture at Bryanston Prep that celebrates the individual spirit within each child, whilst we highlight the importance of being a ‘team player’. Our job as educators, tutors and parents is to nurture, encourage and guide every child to realise their own abilities and passions. We facilitate them to find their inner brilliance and confidence, equipping them with the life skills to thrive as good citizens as they enter the wider world.

I take great pride in seeing the passion and excitement that surrounds the Bryanston Prep community; pupils, staff and parents alike, and I am truly excited for what the future holds. The door is open, the kettle is on and a warm welcome awaits you.

Simon Ridley

Head at Bryanston Prep