Fairholme Prep. School
School summary
Fairholme Prep. School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school with an Anglican character, set in St Asaph, Denbighshire. As a fee-paying day school, it offers families in the area an alternative to the state sector during the primary and prep years. The school is led by Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins, whose academic background combines an Oxford degree with chartered engineering credentials. Inspection is carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
As a preparatory school, Fairholme focuses on the foundational years, preparing pupils for the next stage of their education. The current head, Mrs. Perkins, holds an MA from Oxford alongside chartered engineering qualifications, a background that may resonate with families who value academic and technical rigour.
Head · Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins MA (Oxon) CEng MICE
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- No
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A small independent prep with an Anglican ethos, Fairholme offers a co-educational day-school option in the heart of St Asaph.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.