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Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery

Berkshire, Wokingham, South East · RG40 4YD

From cradle to the cusp of senior school, Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery takes children from birth right through to age 11 on a single independent campus in Wokingham, Berkshire. With around 264 pupils, it is a small, mixed setting where staff are likely to know each child well across the whole journey. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top grade of "excellent", and judged pupils' personal development "excellent" too. There is no religious character and no boarding, so this is a day school focused on the early and primary years.

264

Pupils

excellent

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
0-11
Pupils
264
Location
Berkshire, Wokingham, South East
Website
https://www.waverleyschool.co.uk/
Telephone
0118 973 1121

Headteacher

Head Mr Guy Shore

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Teaching & academics

The ISI's "excellent" judgement points to genuine strength in the quality of education on offer. The school's compact size and full age range, beginning in the day nursery, allow for continuity of teaching as children progress towards the 11+ stage. Compliance requirements were also met in full at inspection.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
6 February 2024
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The last word

A small Wokingham prep with an "excellent" ISI verdict on both academics and personal development, well suited to families wanting one settled home from nursery to age 11.

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Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery located?

Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is located at Waverley Way, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4YD.

What type of school is Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?

Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?

Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery has approximately 264 pupils on roll.

What is Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery's inspection rating?

Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 6 February 2024.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.