Town Close Preparatory School
School summary
A small Norwich prep school taking children from age two through to thirteen, Town Close offers a self-contained primary and pre-secondary education for around 419 pupils. Its compact size shapes the experience: with so modest a roll, families can expect pupils to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent at its most recent inspection, and judged personal development excellent too, with all compliance standards met. Headmaster Nick Tiley-Nunn leads a co-educational community that prepares pupils for the 11+ and beyond.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 June 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating across both academic quality and personal development points to a school confident in how it teaches as well as how it nurtures. With 11+ entry in place, the school is geared towards readying pupils for selective next steps. Around 12 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, slightly above what is typical, suggesting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs.
Headmaster · Nick Tiley-Nunn
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.06%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in years 6 to 8 are allowed to bring personal mobile phones to school. Pupils in year 5 and under are not permitted to bring mobile phones into school unless permission is sought from the head. If a pupil in year 6 to 8 brings a phone to school, they must bring it to the front office where it will be securely stored for the duration of the school day. Pupils are not usually permitted to use personal mobile phones on school premises. Pupils must seek the permission of a member of staff before using a mobile phone on school premises, at an activity or on a trip. This includes taking photographs and making recordings.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,270 - £17,853
Means-tested bursaries available
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A small, well-regarded Norwich prep with excellent inspection ratings and means-tested bursaries to widen access. A natural fit for families seeking close-knit preparation for 11+ entry.
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Town Close Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.