PrepCo-educationalBoardingISI · Excellent

Moor Park School

Ludlow, Shropshire · SY8 4DZ

Pupils

238

Day fees

£16k

Inspection

Excellent

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Moor Park is a coeducational boarding and day preparatory school in rural Shropshire, serving pupils from age 11 onwards. The school occupies a traditional country estate setting, offering a blend of academic rigour and pastoral care typical of independent prep schools. With 238 pupils, it maintains a relatively intimate community while providing boarding facilities that appeal to families seeking a full residential education.

  • →Boarding provision in a rural, safe setting with strong pastoral oversight
  • →Traditional independent education with emphasis on character and all-round development
  • →Access to countryside location while maintaining academic standards
  • →Smaller cohort sizes typical of preparatory schools

Who thrives here

Pupils who thrive in a structured boarding environment, those from families seeking traditional independent education, and children who benefit from the discipline and community that residential schooling provides.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports70th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Boarding
Founded1964
Number of pupils238
Day pupils179
Boarders61
Age range11–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£15.6k/yr
Boarding fees£25.5k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingrural
LocationRural Shropshire location; accessible via Ludlow rail station (serving Welsh Marches Line to Birmingham and South Wales) or road via A49. London Paddington reachable in approximately 3–4 hours by rail.
EthosCatholic

Contact & visit

Moor Park, Richards Castle

Ludlow, Shropshire

SY8 4DZ

01584872342
Mr James Duffield, Head Master

Nearest stations

Ludlow Railway Station15 min
Shrewsbury Railway Station35 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Moor Park School?

Day fees at Moor Park School are approximately £15,600 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Moor Park School?

Moor Park School admits pupils at 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Moor Park School a boarding school?

Moor Park School offers boarding as well as day places.

What is Moor Park School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Moor Park School “Excellent” (2019).

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Strong pastoral care and duty of care in boarding environment

✓Personalised attention in smaller prep setting

✓Traditional values and structured routine

✓Safe, rural location conducive to childhood development

Common concerns

!Lack of recent Ofsted inspection may concern some families seeking independent validation

!Rural location may limit cultural and social amenities available to boarders

!Limited publicly available information on academic outcomes or destinations