Heywood Prep
School summary
Heywood Prep is a small independent school in Corsham, Wiltshire, where a roll of around 258 pupils allows for a close-knit, family feel. The mixed intake is led by Headmaster Tim O'Connell, and inspection falls under the ISI. With nearly 16 per cent of pupils receiving SEN support, the school is used to working with a range of learning needs. Its modest size lends itself to families who value being known individually rather than as a face in a crowd.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected prep school, Heywood prepares pupils within the independent sector. The relatively high proportion of children on SEN support, at almost 16 per cent, suggests an environment geared towards tailored attention. A small roll means class sizes can stay manageable, allowing teachers to track each child closely.
Headmaster · Tim O'Connell
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 15.89%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,380 - £15,210
Bursary programme in place for those that have the potential to 'make a meaningful contribution to our community'
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A small, personal prep in Corsham that knows its pupils well. The bursary programme keeps the door open to children who can add something to the community.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.