Leicester, Leicestershire · LE2 2AA
Leicester Preparatory School is a small, intimate day prep serving the East Midlands with entry points from age 3 through 11. As an unregistered or newly established venue with 51 pupils, it operates a boutique model emphasizing personalized attention and close community relationships. The school positions itself as a nurturing alternative to larger prep schools, focusing on individual development across the early years and junior phases.
Who thrives here
Children who thrive in close-knit, smaller school environments where relationships with staff are strong and pastoral care is high-touch. Suits families seeking a day prep with a nurturing rather than highly pressurized culture.
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2 Albert Road, Stoneygate
Leicester, Leicestershire
LE2 2AA
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Day fees at Leicester Preparatory School are approximately £11,400 per year (2024/25).
Leicester Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Leicester Preparatory School is a day school in Leicester and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Leicester Preparatory School “Good” (2020).
Frequently praised
✓Small, nurturing environment where children are known as individuals
✓Accessible, personable staff with strong pastoral focus
✓Flexible day-only model without boarding pressures
Common concerns
!Lack of Ofsted track record and external validation of educational quality
!Limited extracurricular and specialist facilities typical of larger independent preps
!Potential questions about onward progression and senior school pathways