Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham, Trafford, North West · WA15 9AS
A small independent prep in Altrincham, Hale has educated boys and girls aged 4 to 11 since 1980. With around 210 pupils on roll, the school is deliberately intimate, and that scale shows in its results: the Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it an 'excellent' rating, including for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Day fees reach up to £12,159 a year, and the school is led by Head Mrs Kath Busby.
210
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£12,159
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-11
- Pupils
- 210
- Location
- Altrincham, Trafford, North West
- Website
- https://www.haleprepschool.com/
- Telephone
- 0161 928 2386
Headteacher
Head Mrs Kath Busby
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top 'excellent' grade points to consistently strong teaching and outcomes across the prep years. Language learning is a notable feature, with French, Spanish and German all on offer to young pupils. Around 11 per cent of children receive SEN support, suggesting the school is willing to identify and accommodate a range of learning needs within its small classes.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.43%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1980
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Policy relates to responsible use of children's images and not use of mobile phones by pupils
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,159
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 January 2026
The last word
A compact, high-achieving prep where an 'excellent' rating and an unusually broad slate of languages come in a setting small enough to know every child.
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Hale Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hale Preparatory School located?
Hale Preparatory School is located at Broomfield Lane, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9AS.
What type of school is Hale Preparatory School?
Hale Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Hale Preparatory School?
Hale Preparatory School has approximately 210 pupils on roll.
What is Hale Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Hale Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.