Forest Park Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent prep in Sale, Forest Park caters for boys and girls from ages 3 to 11, with around 158 pupils on roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where children are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top grade of "excellent" across both academic and personal development, alongside full compliance with regulatory standards. Led by Head Mr N Tucker, the school has no religious affiliation and operates as a day school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 June 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' achievement as excellent, the inspectorate's highest rating. With a modest roll spread across the primary years, classes are likely to be small, allowing teaching to be tailored closely to individual children as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
Head · Mr N Tucker
Beyond the classroom
Inspectors rated pupils' personal development as excellent, suggesting a school where character, confidence and wider growth are nurtured alongside the academic programme.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.