The Manor Preparatory School
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East · OX13 6LN
Founded in 1907, The Manor Preparatory School has spent well over a century educating young children in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This is a small, mixed Anglican prep school of around 389 pupils, taking children from age two through to eleven. Its compact size suits families looking for a close-knit, family-feel environment in the early years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent' for both overall quality and personal development, and found it met all compliance requirements.
389
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,411
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 389
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.manorprep.org/
- Telephone
- 01235 858458
Headteacher
Head Rachel Hamlyn
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Teaching & academics
The 'excellent' ISI rating for educational quality points to strong teaching and learning across the prep years. A notable 18.6 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to identify and respond to a wide range of learning needs. Academic Scholarships and an Academic Exhibition Award recognise able pupils as they prepare for the move to senior school.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.6%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Breadth beyond the classroom is signalled by scholarships in Music, Drama, Dance and Art, indicating that the creative and performing arts are taken seriously here. The matching 'excellent' grade for personal development reinforces the sense of a school that develops the whole child, not just academic results.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1907
- Religious character
- Anglican/Church of England
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Children are not allowed mobile phones in school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,476 - £24,411
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2024
The last word
A small, long-established prep with top ISI marks and a strong creative streak. Day fees run from £19,476 to £24,411 a year, with scholarships offering a route in for talented children.
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The Manor Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Manor Preparatory School located?
The Manor Preparatory School is located at Shippon, Abingdon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN.
What type of school is The Manor Preparatory School?
The Manor Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Manor Preparatory School?
The Manor Preparatory School has approximately 389 pupils on roll.
What is The Manor Preparatory School's inspection rating?
The Manor Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 5 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.