Wilmslow Preparatory School
School summary
Founded in 1909, Wilmslow Preparatory School is a small, independent day school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, taking mixed pupils from ages 3 to 11. With just 128 children on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 8 to 1, classes are intimate and individual attention is built into the school's scale. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both education and personal development, and all compliance requirements were met. Day fees run up to £22,564 a year.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education "excellent", the top grade available. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8 to 1 allows for close support, and almost 11 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to adapting to a range of learning needs. The school offers 11+ entry, preparing children for the next stage of their education.
Headteacher · Mr B Lavagna-Slater
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1909
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.94%
- EHC plans
- 1.56%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not permitted to have mobile phones at school or on trips. If in the rare event of a parent wishing for his/her child to bring a mobile phone then this should be discussed with the headteacher. Parents are requested not to use their mobile phones while in school. We discourage parents from photographing or video school events such as shows or sports days using their mobile phones.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,564
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Wilmslow Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.