Greenbank Preparatory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2025
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.
Headteacher · Malcolm Johnson
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1951
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.98%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,140
Handful of bursaries available
Schools nearby
Cheadle Hulme School
Cheadle, North West
North West Hospital School
Cheadle, North West
Lady Barn House School
Cheadle, North West
Inscape House School
Stockport, North West
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Stockport, North West
Stockport Grammar School
Stockport, North West
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.