Alpha Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent prep school in Harrow, Alpha educates around 129 boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. Its intimate scale means pupils are well known to staff, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate has judged the school excellent across the board. Personal development was also rated excellent, and the school met all compliance requirements. It is a day school under the leadership of Mr Padraic Fahy.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 31 October 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI's excellent rating points to strong teaching and high standards throughout the prep years. With a roll of just 129, classes are likely to be small and attention closely tailored to each child. Around 14 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to identify and assist those who need a little more help.
Head · Mr Padraic Fahy
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.95%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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A small, family-feel prep in Harrow with top ISI marks for both academics and personal development - well suited to parents seeking a nurturing start before the move to senior school.
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Alpha Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.