Carleton House Preparatory School
School summary
Carleton House Preparatory School is a small Roman Catholic independent school in Liverpool, taking boys and girls from ages three to eleven. With roughly 180 pupils, it offers an intimate setting where children are known well as they progress through the early years and into the upper primary stage. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent", and compliance requirements were met. Led by Mrs Sandra Coleman, it is a day school with no boarding provision.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 January 2026
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school "excellent" both for the quality of pupils' achievements and for their personal development, a strong combination across both halves of its inspection framework. Around 5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a relatively low level of additional need among the cohort. The compact size allows close attention to each child as they prepare for the move to senior school at eleven.
Head · Mrs Sandra Coleman
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5%
- EHC plans
- 0.56%
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A small, faith-based prep with top ISI marks for both achievement and personal development - well suited to families seeking a close-knit Catholic primary education in Liverpool.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.