Moor Park
School summary
A small Catholic prep school set in Ludlow, Shropshire, Moor Park caters for children from the earliest years up to age 13, offering both day and boarding places. With just 202 pupils and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 7 to 1, it is a place where children are known individually rather than lost in the crowd. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent overall, and excellent again for pupils' personal development, while its compliance obligations were met. Headmaster James Duffield leads a community that combines academic care with a clear pastoral and faith-based ethos.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 June 2025
Teaching & academics
The standout feature here is scale: a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 7 to 1 allows for close attention and tailored support, which is reflected in the ISI's excellent judgement. Just over nine percent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to help children who need a little more. As a prep school running to age 13, its work is geared towards preparing pupils for entry to senior schools.
Headmaster · James Duffield
Beyond the classroom
Boarding is a central part of life at Moor Park, shaping a community that extends well beyond the school day. The mobile phone policy reflects this: only boarders may keep a phone, and even then only during supervised hours, which signals a deliberately measured approach to screen time.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 9.41%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Only boarders can have a phone in school and they use them during supervised hours.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,468 - £26,226
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,432 - £38,808
Means-tested bursaries available according to need and funds in the coffers
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A small, close-knit Catholic prep with boarding and an excellent ISI rating, Moor Park suits families seeking individual attention and a strong pastoral framework. Fees range widely, and means-tested bursaries are available subject to funds.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.