Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
School summary
Founded in 1917, Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery has educated young children in Romford for over a century. This small independent in the London borough of Havering takes mixed pupils from age two through to eleven, with around 168 currently on roll. Its modest size lends itself to a close-knit community where children are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall in its most recent inspection, and judged personal development to be excellent.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 November 2024
Teaching & academics
As an all-through preparatory school for ages 2 to 11, Gidea Park guides children from nursery to the end of their primary years. The ISI's overall judgement of good points to sound provision throughout. Around 7.7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to help children who need a little extra.
Head · Mr Callum Douglas
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1917
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.74%
- EHC plans
- 1.19%
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A small, long-established prep where personal development was rated excellent. Worth a look for Havering families seeking a nurturing start for children aged two to eleven.
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