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Abbotsford Preparatory School

211 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, Trafford, North West · M41 5PR

Founded in 1908, Abbotsford Preparatory School is a small independent day school on Flixton Road in Urmston, Manchester. With around 173 pupils on roll, it offers a co-educational, non-denominational setting where the intimate scale allows staff to know each child well. The school is inspected by the ISI and is led by headteacher Mrs Catherine Howard. Its modest size will appeal to families who value a close-knit community over the anonymity of a larger institution.

173

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
173
Location
211 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, Trafford, North West
Website
https://www.abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mrs Catherine Howard

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Teaching & academics

Around 7.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to identify and accommodate a range of learning needs. The small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to individual children, a particular strength at preparatory level.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
7.51%
EHC plans
0%

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1908
Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

Last inspected
24 June 2025
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The last word

A long-established prep school with a deliberately small footprint, well suited to families seeking individual attention close to home in Urmston.

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Abbotsford Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Abbotsford Preparatory School located?

Abbotsford Preparatory School is located at 211 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 5PR.

What type of school is Abbotsford Preparatory School?

Abbotsford Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Abbotsford Preparatory School?

Abbotsford Preparatory School has approximately 173 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.