The historic façade of Taverham Hall belies the fine facilities within. Purpose-built classrooms, interactive technology, a recently built sports hall and extensive grounds ensure Taverham Hall School provides excellent facilities.
Children are growing up in a world dominated by technology. Being comfortable around computers and other modern ‘gadgets’, as well as enjoying access to traditional sports and creative facilities is essential for a modern education.
Purpose-built facilities
Nursery building – opened by Richard W Jewson Esq. on 9th June 2000.
Pre-Preparatory school – opened by Lady Mary Colman on 26th January 1989.
Sports hall – opened by Nick Knight on 12th January 2006.
This state-of-the-art facility was built in 2006. Shared by Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep our magnificent sports hall provides space and equipment for a multitude of indoor sports, hobbies and clubs. These include PE, hockey, netball, cricket practice, badminton, tennis and karate.
Parents are also invited to make use of the facility with our badminton mornings – perfectly timed after the morning drop off!
Indoor swimming Pool
The John Peel Centre for Design & Technology – opened by his daughter Mrs Anthea Dodsworth on 17th September 1999
Music block – opened by Sir Peter Pears CBE on 23rd October 1982
Outside sport facilities
- Tennis and netball courts
- Cricket pitches and nets
- Rounders and rugby pitches – mini rugby also takes place within grounds
- Grass hockey pitches
- Athletics fields
- Football areas
We also have ample space in the grounds for golfers to practise shots and enjoy the golf club, conveniently located next door to the school.
School grounds
Pond – for pond dipping and science-based projects. The pond has fencing all the way around and a security lock. All visits are fully supervised.
Garden – existing planting beds are currently being expanded to create a larger garden area for childrens’ green fingers.
River Wensum – Taverham Hall School enjoys fishing rights on the Wensum River, which runs through the school grounds. Canoeing also takes place on the river.
Forest – den building, tree climbing, bush craft and bird watching all take place in the school’s beautiful woodland alongside our highly acclaimed Forest School programme.
Assault course – including a zip-wire and rope course.
Activities available to pupils outside of school grounds
- Horse riding – riding school located just 10 minutes away
- Golf – golf club situated next door
- Astro turf hockey pitch – available just outside of school grounds