Greenbank Preparatory School
Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, North West · SK8 6HU
A small independent prep school in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Greenbank has been educating children since 1951 and takes pupils from their earliest years through to age 11. With around 106 children on roll, it offers an intimate, closely supervised environment in which staff know every family well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. It suits families seeking a nurturing, individually focused start to a child's schooling rather than a large institution.
106
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£13,140
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-11
- Pupils
- 106
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 1
- Location
- Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, North West
- Website
- https://www.greenbankschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 4853724
Headteacher
Headteacher Malcolm Johnson
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Teaching & academics
Greenbank's ISI rating of "excellent" reflects strong outcomes for a school of its size. Nearly 14 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the very low pupil-to-teacher ratio means individual needs can be met with close attention. This is an environment built around personal pace and small-group teaching.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.98%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1951
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Parents who wish pupils to have a mobile phone must email their request to the headteacher. Pupils have to leave mobile phones in the school office when they arrive at school and can collect again when they leave school. Any phones brought in (very few) are left locked in the office until home time.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,140
Handful of bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2025
The last word
A close-knit, well-regarded prep that prizes individual attention over scale. Mobile phones are firmly managed, kept in the office until home time, keeping the focus squarely on learning.
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Greenbank Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Greenbank Preparatory School located?
Greenbank Preparatory School is located at Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6HU.
What type of school is Greenbank Preparatory School?
Greenbank Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Greenbank Preparatory School?
Greenbank Preparatory School has approximately 106 pupils on roll.
What is Greenbank Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Greenbank Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 5 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.