Beehive Preparatory School
School summary
Beehive Preparatory School is a small independent prep in Ilford, Redbridge, taking boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. With around 53 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known to staff. The school has no religious character and does not board. Its modest size suits families seeking a close-knit environment rather than the scale of a larger prep.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good" at its most recent inspection, and all compliance requirements were met. Around 13 percent of pupils receive SEN support, a notable proportion for a school of this size, suggesting some experience in helping children who learn differently. The small intake allows for close attention to individual progress.
Head · Mr Jamie Gurr
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.21%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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A genuinely small, non-selective-in-feel prep where every child is a familiar face, with inspectors singling out personal development as excellent.
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Beehive Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.