Loyola Preparatory School
BUCKHURST HILL, Essex, East of England · IG9 5NH
A small independent preparatory school for boys, Loyola educates around 151 pupils from the early years at age three through to 11. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where pupils are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent', and judged its provision for personal development to be excellent as well. Led by Mrs Kirsty Anthony, the school holds no religious character and operates as a day school.
151
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 151
- Location
- BUCKHURST HILL, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.loyolaprepschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8504 7372
Headteacher
Head Mrs Kirsty Anthony
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' rating reflects the quality of education on offer across the prep years. With a roll of around 151 boys spanning ages three to 11, classes are likely to be small, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to each pupil. This is a school that prepares boys for the move on to senior schools at 11.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2024
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A small boys' prep with top marks from the inspectorate for both education and personal development - well suited to families wanting an intimate, attentive start to their son's schooling.
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Loyola Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Loyola Preparatory School located?
Loyola Preparatory School is located at 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 5NH.
What type of school is Loyola Preparatory School?
Loyola Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Loyola Preparatory School?
Loyola Preparatory School has approximately 151 pupils on roll.
What is Loyola Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Loyola Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.