MixedIndependent

Wilmslow Preparatory School

Wilmslow, Cheshire East, North West · SK9 5EG

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.

128

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£22,564

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-11
Pupils: 128
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East, North West
Website: https://www.wilmslowprep.co.uk/
Telephone: 01625 524246

Headteacher

Headteacher Mr B Lavagna-Slater

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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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 10.94%
EHC plans: 1.56%

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1909
Boarding: No

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.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £22,564

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 19 November 2024

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The last word

A small, long-established prep with top inspection marks and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio - well suited to families who value a close-knit, individually focused setting.

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