St Bernard's Preparatory School
Slough, Berkshire · SL1 1TB
St Bernard's is a Catholic prep school in Slough serving ages 3–11 with a focus on developing curious minds through creative and challenging learning. Small class sizes and enrichment across sport, music, arts and drama characterise the offering. The school welcomes children of all faiths while grounding its ethos in Catholic social teaching and values.
- →Small class sizes enabling responsive, individualised teaching
- →Catholic values framework combined with inclusive, multi-faith welcome
- →Broad enrichment programme spanning STEAM, sport, music, drama and leadership development
- →Strong local reputation as a leading Berkshire prep with academic and wellbeing focus
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from smaller class environments, families seeking a values-led Catholic education open to all faiths, and children who thrive with structured enrichment in sport, music and creative subjects alongside academics.
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Contact & visit
Hawtrey Close
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1TB
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Bernard's Preparatory School?
Day fees at St Bernard's Preparatory School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into St Bernard's Preparatory School?
St Bernard's 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.
Is St Bernard's Preparatory School a boarding school?
St Bernard's Preparatory School is a day school in Slough and does not offer boarding.
What is St Bernard's Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Bernard's Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small class sizes and individual attention to pupil needs
✓Warm, inclusive Catholic ethos with genuine multi-faith welcome
✓Breadth of enrichment (STEAM, sport, music, drama, leadership) and real-world learning experiences
✓Strong pastoral care and wellbeing focus
✓Approachable leadership and positive parent communication
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent assurance of quality available to new families
!Limited transparency on SEND provision and staffing ratios
!Fees not published online; difficult to compare value for money with competitors
!Day-only model may limit access for working parents needing extended care
!Small pupil cohort (223) limits subject breadth in upper years compared to larger preps