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Preparatory Schools in the UK
Preparatory Schools in the UK
MANCHESTER
Wandsworth
Prep School
Skippers Hill
Prep School
Weston Green
School
Gateway
School
Elmhurst
School for
Boys
Norfolk
House
School
Brabyns
Prep School
Forest Park
Prep School
Forest Prep
School
Edenhurst
Prep School
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Preparatory Schools
Bellevue Education has ten preparatory schools in the UK.
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Forest Preparatory School
Situated in the attractive suburb of Timperley and just 15 minutes’ drive from the home of Manchester
United Football Club, Forest Preparatory School is a co-educational, independent day school for children
aged two to eleven.
At Forest, we believe that we have found a perfect balance in pursuing academic excellence whilst
maintaining strong pastoral care standards.
We strongly believe that if a child is happy they will learn, and if they have a sound and effi cient framework
within which to work, they will thrive.
Every child is made to feel important and valued by every member of staff and through this atmosphere of
collaboration, success is achieved.
We are very proud of our academic results, with pupils obtaining places at notable Independent and
Grammar Schools.
Key Facts:
Age range: 2 - 11
Number of pupils: 199
Average class size: 23
Top leaver destinations:
• Withington Girls’ School
• Manchester Grammar School
• Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
• Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
• Sale Grammar
For more information, visit: www.forestschool.co.uk
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Key Facts:
Age range: 3 - 11
Number of pupils: 135
Average class size: 17
Top leaver destinations:
• Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
• Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
• Sale Grammar School
• Urmston Grammar School
• Manchester Grammar School
For more information, visit: www.forestparkprep.co.uk
Forest Park Preparatory School
Occupying a pleasant site on a quiet road close to the centre of Sale, south of Manchester, Forest Park
Preparatory School is a co-educational, independent day school for children aged three to eleven.
At Forest Park Preparatory School, we aspire for all our children to become confi dent, secure, caring
individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning.
We recognise that a child’s education is very important. Our educational programmes focus on the needs
of the individual. We are committed to teaching children in an innovative and stimulating way to enable
pupils to be enthusiastic about life and learning, to become independent thinkers and to be receptive to
new ideas.
We are very proud of our academic results, with pupils obtaining places at notable Independent and
Grammar Schools.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 2 - 11
Number of pupils: 107
Average class size: 14
Top leaver destinations:
• Withington Girls’ School
• Manchester Grammar School
• Manchester High School
• Cheadle Hulme School
• Stockport Grammar School
• The King’s School, Macclesfi eld
For more information, visit: www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk
Brabyns Preparatory School
Located close to the Peak District and overlooking stunning Derbyshire countryside, Brabyns Preparatory
School is a small co-educational independent day school for children aged two to eleven years in
Marple, Cheshire.
At Brabyns, we nurture our children. Small class sizes, outstanding pastoral care and a warm family
atmosphere, combined with traditional values, allow our children to thrive as happy and well prepared
independent learners.
We engage our children through our stimulating teaching, extensive curriculum and wide-ranging extra-
curricular activities, inspiring each individual to explore, question and develop skills for life.
Every child is encouraged to strive for excellence by developing their own strengths and unique talents,
giving them the confi dence to take on new challenges and achieve their full potential.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 3 months – 11 years
Number of pupils: 193
Average class size: 16
Top leaver destinations:
• Shrewsbury School
• Denstone College
• Ellesmere College
• Wrekin College
• Newcastle Under Lyme School
For more information, visit: www.edenhurst.co.uk
Edenhurst Prep School
Situated in a quiet residential area and only 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway, Edenhurst
Preparatory School is a co-educational, independent day school based in Newcastle under Lyme,
Staff ordshire, for children aged three months to eleven years.
At Edenhurst, we nurture our pupils: in small class groups to develop their individual talents and gifts; to
look after their personal needs; and to care for their welfare.
We inspire our pupils: with innovative delivery of lessons by enthusiastic teachers with specialist knowledge
using the latest ICT technologies across a broad curriculum.
The combination of nurturing and inspiring our pupils enables them to achieve excellent results in the
classroom, on the sports fi eld, in music, drama, dance and a wide range of extra curricular activities.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 2 – 11 years
Number of pupils: 323
Average class size: 16
Top leaver destinations:
• Grammar Schools: Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School,
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe, Doctor Challoner’s Grammar School,
Beaconsfi eld High School and Chesham Grammar
• Independent Schools: Berkhamsted Collegiate, Wycombe Abbey School,
Merchant Taylors’ School and Shiplake College
For more information, visit: www.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk
Gateway School
Situated in the heart of the Chiltern hills in the beautiful village of Great Missenden (home of Roald Dahl),
Gateway School is a co-educational, independent day school for children aged two to eleven located in
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Its core belief is that education is not just about academic success; it is about building a foundation that
gives each child the confi dence and skills they need to be the best they can be now and in the future. For
one this might be academic studies, for another sport, whilst another might fi nd their forte in music. At
Gateway School, all pupils have the opportunity to challenge themselves and to strive to be the best they
can be.
We are very proud of our academic results, with pupils obtaining places at notable Independent and
Grammar Schools.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 2 – 11 years
Number of pupils: 208
Average class size: 14
Top leaver destinations:
• Highgate School
• Channing School
• City of London School
• Belmont
• The Latymer School
• University College School, Hampstead
For more information, visit: www.norfolkhouseschool.org
Norfolk House School
Occupying two charming Victorian houses, Norfolk House School is a leading co-educational, independent
day school in Muswell Hill, London, for boys and girls aged two to eleven.
At Norfolk House, we innovate: using the latest teaching techniques and resources to provide a stimulating
and meaningful learning experience for all our pupils.
We collaborate: by fostering a culture whereby every member of the Norfolk House School community
works together for the benefi t of the children.
As a result, our pupils succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 4 –11 years
Number of pupils: 51 (126 once all year groups have been established)
Average class size: 12
Future School Expectations:
• Kingston Grammar School
• Surbiton High School
• City of London Boys’
• City of London Girls’
• Dulwich College
For more information, visit: www.wandsworthprep.com
Wandsworth Prep School
Established in September 2012 and only 15 minutes from central London, Wandsworth Prep School is an
independent, co-educational day school situated in South West London for pupils aged four to eleven.
At Wandsworth Preparatory School we believe in making learning meaningful. It is about sparking curiosity
and instilling a life-long love of learning; having the courage to take risks, the confi dence to ask questions
and the desire to know not just ‘what’, but ‘how’ and ‘why’. We are dedicated to equipping our pupils with
everything they need to succeed.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 3 –11 years
Number of pupils: 175
Average class size: 16
Top leaver destinations:
• Kingston Grammar School
• Reeds School
• Surbiton High School
• City of London Freemen’s School
• Lady Eleanor Holles School
• Hampton School
For more information, visit: www.westongreenschool.org.uk
Weston Green School
Situated in leafy Surrey and only 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, Weston Green
School is a co-educational, independent day school in Thames Ditton for pupils aged three to eleven years.
Weston Green prides itself on nurturing the individual talents and personalities of every pupil. We provide a
safe, exciting, well-resourced environment for your child to grow and develop. We believe that every child
should enjoy their childhood and that learning should be challenging and fun.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 3 –11 years
Number of pupils: 160
Average class size: 14
Top leaver destinations:
• The Trinity School of John Whitgift
• Whitgift School
• Royal Russell School
• Wallington County Grammar School
• Wilson’s School
For more information, visit: www.elmhurstschool.net
Elmhurst School for Boys
Situated 25 minutes from central London and with excellent links to the M25, Elmhurst School is an
independent day school for boys aged three to eleven located in South Croydon.
At Elmhurst, our aim is to develop well rounded individuals who learn to question, analyse and appreciate
the world around them. Our dynamic and creative curriculum allows every boy to develop his own unique
strengths and interests. Our nurturing yet purposeful learning environment means that boys develop
not only their mental and physical abilities, but also appreciate the value of good manners, honesty and
consideration for others.
We are very proud of our academic results, with boys obtaining scholarships and places at notable
Independent and Grammar Schools.
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Key Facts:
Age range: 2 – 13 years
Number of pupils: 153
Average class size: 16
Top leaver destinations:
• Brighton College
• St Leonards-Mayfi eld
• Hurstpierpoint College
• St Bede’s
• Eastbourne College
For more information, visit: www.skippershill.com
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Set in 22 acres of idyllic countryside, Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is a family-run co-educational
independent day school in Mayfi eld, East Sussex, for children aged two to thirteen.
At Skippers, we cherish individuality. We are committed to providing each and every pupil with a
stimulating and supportive learning environment which celebrates their unique character and capabilities,
allows them to be themselves and enables them to achieve to the best of their ability.
We are very proud of our academic results. Over the past 20 years, we have achieved a 100% success rate
at Common Entrance, with many pupils awarded scholarships and every pupil gaining a place at the school
of their choice.
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