Pownall Hall School
School summary
A small independent prep in Wilmslow, Pownall Hall takes children from age two right through to eleven, giving families a settled environment across the early years and primary stages without a mid-childhood move. With around 311 pupils on roll, the school is modest in size, which tends to allow staff to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top grade of "excellent", and found compliance requirements fully met. The school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation, under the leadership of headteacher Mr David Goulbourn.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 September 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' achievement "excellent", its highest rating, which speaks to strong teaching and learning across the primary years. As a school spanning ages 2 to 11, the focus is on building solid foundations and preparing children for the next stage of their education.
Head · Mr David Goulbourn
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, all-through prep school with top marks from the inspectorate for both academics and personal development - well suited to families wanting continuity from the nursery years to age eleven.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.