Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale, Trafford, North West · M33 6NB
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.
158
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 158
- Location
- Sale, Trafford, North West
- Website
- https://www.forestparkprep.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 973 4835
Headteacher
Head Mr N Tucker
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 June 2025
The last word
A small, highly rated prep for families seeking an intimate setting and strong all-round development through to age 11.
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Forest Park Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Forest Park Preparatory School located?
Forest Park Preparatory School is located at 27 Oakfield, Sale, Sale, M33 6NB.
What type of school is Forest Park Preparatory School?
Forest Park Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Forest Park Preparatory School?
Forest Park Preparatory School has approximately 158 pupils on roll.
What is Forest Park Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Forest Park Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.