Avondale Preparatory School
Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West · SP4 9DR
With just 92 pupils, Avondale Preparatory School is a small independent prep in Salisbury, Wiltshire, where families can expect close attention to each child. The school is co-educational and led by Co-Headteachers Mrs Georgina Barrington-Tolan and Mrs Celina Rae. It has no religious affiliation and does not offer boarding, making it a day school suited to local families. Its intimate scale tends to foster a personal, community-minded atmosphere.
92
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 92
- Location
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West
- Website
- https://avondaleschool.org/
Headteacher
Co-Headteachers Mrs Georgina Barrington-Tolan and Mrs Celina Rae
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Teaching & academics
Around 18 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, a notable proportion that suggests an environment used to accommodating a range of learning needs. The small roll allows teaching to be tailored closely to individual children. As an independent prep, the school falls under the remit of the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.48%
- EHC plans
- 4.35%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 25 March 2025
The last word
A small, day-only prep in Salisbury where a low pupil count and a track record of supporting diverse learning needs put the individual child front and centre.
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Avondale Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Avondale Preparatory School located?
Avondale Preparatory School is located at Salisbury, SP4 9DR.
What type of school is Avondale Preparatory School?
Avondale Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Avondale Preparatory School?
Avondale Preparatory School has approximately 92 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.