Hopelands Preparatory School
School summary
Hopelands Preparatory School is a small independent school in Gloucestershire, taking boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. With around 82 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where each child is likely to be well known to staff. The school has no religious character and is led by Head Mrs Maria Boix. Its compact size makes it worth considering for families seeking a close-knit, family-feel environment in the early and primary years.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 10 December 2024
Teaching & academics
At its most recent inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school's quality of education to be good. The small roll allows for close attention to individual pupils across the 3 to 11 age range. Parents should note, however, that the same inspection found the school did not meet all compliance standards, an area worth discussing directly with the school.
Head · Mrs Maria Boix
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, non-denominational prep with a good ISI rating for the things that matter day to day; the unmet compliance finding is one to raise on a visit.
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Hopelands Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.