A Bunch of Cherries: A Story of Cherry Court School

Cherry Court School sits in a sprawling, centuries‑old house that still bears the charm of a bygone era. Its low, rambling rooms open onto a manicured lawn, a paddock, and a famous walled garden that yields the region’s most prized cherries—white‑heart, black, and everything in between. Every June the school’s highlight is the cherry feast, a day the girls anticipate with the same excitement as a holiday, their work and lessons revolving around the promise of that golden celebration.

At the heart of the school is Mrs. Clavering, a headmistress who believes that twenty pupils is the perfect number for personal attention. She blends rigorous academics—French, German, music theory—with lessons in manners, conversation, and the arts, aiming to shape confident young ladies. The diverse staff, from a French mistress to a German tutor, creates a lively environment where each girl discovers her own strengths while sharing the close‑knit camaraderie of the small community.