MixedIndependent

Lady Barn House School

Cheadle, Stockport, North West · SK8 1JE

A co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11, Lady Barn House sits in Cheadle, Stockport, and educates around 495 pupils. Led by Headmistress Ms Louise Higson, it is small enough to know its children well while spanning the full primary stage. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and pupils' personal development, and confirmed that all compliance standards were met.

495

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£15,000

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-11
Pupils: 495
Location: Cheadle, Stockport, North West
Website: https://www.ladybarnhouse.org/
Telephone: 0161 428 2912

Headteacher

Headmistress Ms Louise Higson

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Teaching & academics

The ISI's 'excellent' judgement points to consistently strong teaching and learning across the prep years. Some 6.73 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared towards children who keep pace with a mainstream independent curriculum while offering help where it is needed.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 6.73%
EHC plans: 0%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £15,000
Bursaries up to: 90% of fees

Means-tested bursaries of up to 90 per cent from year 3

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 12 November 2024

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The last word

A small, highly rated prep with the rare backing of means-tested bursaries worth up to 90 per cent from Year 3, opening its doors well beyond those who can pay full fees.

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