Wellesley Prep School
School summary
Set in Hook, Hampshire, Wellesley Prep School is an independent, co-educational school that takes children from the early years at age 3 right through to 13. With around 291 pupils on roll, it sits firmly in the small-school band, where staff are likely to know each child as an individual. The school is non-denominational and does not offer boarding, making it a day school geared to families settled in the surrounding area. Its most recent ISI inspection awarded the top grade of 'excellent', and the head is Mr Angus McDonald.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated Wellesley 'excellent', its highest judgement, reflecting strong outcomes across the prep years. As a school spanning ages 3 to 13, it carries pupils through the full preparatory phase towards senior school transfer. Its small size allows for close attention to individual progress.
Head · Mr Angus McDonald
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, all-through prep with an 'excellent' ISI verdict for both education and personal development - well suited to families wanting a close-knit setting from nursery to 13.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.