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Highfield Preparatory School Limited

Maidenhead, Berkshire · SL6 1PD

Pupils

94

Day fees

£17k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

Highfield Preparatory School is a small, day-only preparatory school in Maidenhead serving pupils aged 3–13. With just 94 pupils, it offers a close-knit, family-oriented environment typical of boutique prep schools in the Thames Valley. The school emphasises pastoral care and individual attention across a broad primary and lower secondary curriculum, preparing pupils for entry to senior independent and maintained schools.

  • →Small class sizes and individualised attention in an intimate community
  • →Convenient Maidenhead location with accessible facilities for working parents
  • →Broad, non-pressurised curriculum suited to mixed-ability cohorts

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from close pastoral relationships, smaller peer groups, and a developmental approach to learning; families seeking a local prep with family ethos rather than high-pressure academic intensity.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils94
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£16.5k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationStrong rail links via Maidenhead station (GWR to London Paddington, Reading, and beyond); accessible by car from across the M4 corridor and local villages.

Contact & visit

2 West Road

Maidenhead, Berkshire

SL6 1PD

01628624918
Ms Sarah Wallace, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Maidenhead5 min
Taplow8 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Highfield Preparatory School Limited?

Day fees at Highfield Preparatory School Limited are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Highfield Preparatory School Limited?

Highfield Preparatory School Limited admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Highfield Preparatory School Limited a boarding school?

Highfield Preparatory School Limited is a day school in Maidenhead and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Nurturing, family-oriented pastoral care

✓Small pupil numbers enabling close teacher-pupil relationships

✓Accessible, local location ideal for working families

Common concerns

!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent quality assurance in public domain

!Limited on-site facilities compared to larger preps

!Small size may limit co-curricular breadth and peer diversity