Abbotsford Preparatory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 24 June 2025
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.
Head · Mrs Catherine Howard
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1908
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.51%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.