Pownall Hall School
Wilmslow, Cheshire East, North West · SK9 5DW
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.
311
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 311
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire East, North West
- Website
- https://www.pownallhallschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01625 523141
Headteacher
Head Mr David Goulbourn
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 September 2025
The last word
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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Pownall Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Pownall Hall School located?
Pownall Hall School is located at Wilmslow, Wilmslow, SK9 5DW.
What type of school is Pownall Hall School?
Pownall Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Pownall Hall School?
Pownall Hall School has approximately 311 pupils on roll.
What is Pownall Hall School's inspection rating?
Pownall Hall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 29 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.