Altrincham Preparatory School
School summary
A small boys' preparatory school in Altrincham, Altrincham Prep takes pupils from age two through to eleven, building gently from early years to the final years of primary education. With 263 boys on roll, it is a compact community where individual children are likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, and its personal development provision earned the same top grade, with all compliance requirements met.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 10 May 2023
Teaching & academics
The excellent ISI judgement points to a school that delivers strong outcomes across its primary phase. Around 5.7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a cohort that is broadly able while still accommodating a range of needs. As a prep school, the focus falls on readiness for the next stage of schooling at age eleven.
Head master · Nick Vernon
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.7%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Year 6 boys who walk home can bring a mobile into school provided it stays secured in the school office. No general policy as school is primary.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,483 - £14,493
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A well-regarded, small boys' prep where excellence in both academics and personal development has been independently confirmed. A natural fit for families seeking a close-knit start to a boy's education.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.