Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
School summary
Catering to the very youngest learners, Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School in Bedford welcomes children from birth through to age seven. This small, co-educational independent school has around 309 pupils on its roll and operates without a religious affiliation. At its last ISI inspection in 2023, the school earned the top rating of "excellent", with personal development singled out for the same accolade. It is led by Mrs Joanne Webster.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 March 2023
Teaching & academics
As a pre-preparatory setting spanning the earliest years, Pilgrims focuses on laying secure foundations rather than formal examinations. The ISI judged the school "excellent", a reflection of strong early teaching and the quality of learning achieved across these formative years.
Head · Mrs Joanne Webster
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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