Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber · S11 9HJ
A small independent prep school and nursery in Sheffield, Mylnhurst takes children from nursery age through to the end of Year 6. With around 182 pupils across the 3-11 range, it is a compact, close-knit setting where pupils are known well. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, and there is no boarding. Its modest size is reflected in a community feel that suits families seeking a personal environment for the primary years.
182
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 182
- Location
- Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- https://www.mylnhurst.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0114 2361411
Headteacher
Head Mr Michael Hibbert
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Teaching & academics
Following an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Mylnhurst was judged "excellent" overall, the inspectorate's highest grade. As a prep school spanning the early years to age 11, its work is geared towards giving pupils a strong foundation before they move on to senior schools.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A small Sheffield prep with an ISI "excellent" judgement and a genuinely personal scale - worth a look for families wanting an intimate start to the primary years.
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Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery located?
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is located at Button Hill, Ecclesall, Sheffield, Sheffield, S11 9HJ.
What type of school is Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery?
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery has approximately 182 pupils on roll.
What is Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery's inspection rating?
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.