Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Salford, Salford, North West · M30 9BJ
With just 97 pupils across its 3-11 age range, Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School in Salford offers the kind of small, close-knit setting where children are unlikely to go unnoticed. This independent, mixed school takes pupils from the early years through to the end of primary, and was rated good by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its standout strength lies in pastoral care: inspectors judged personal development to be excellent, a notch above the overall grade. Day fees of up to £6,225 a year sit at the more accessible end of the independent sector.
97
Pupils
good
ISI
£6,225
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 97
- Location
- Salford, Salford, North West
- Website
- https://www.clarendoncottage-school.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 950 7868
Headteacher
Head Miss Emily Bagnall
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Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the school good overall, with all compliance standards met. Around 15 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a meaningful proportion, suggesting the small classes are used to working with a range of needs. The intimate scale lends itself to individual attention through the primary years.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.46%
- EHC plans
- 2.06%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £6,225
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 June 2023
The last word
A genuinely small independent prep where strong personal development and modest fees may appeal to families wanting close attention through the early and primary years.
The Passmate verdict
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Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School located?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is located at Ivy Bank House, Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Salford, M30 9BJ.
What type of school is Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School has approximately 97 pupils on roll.
What is Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 20 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.