Atherstone, Warwickshire · CV9 3PQ
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School (The Hollies) is a small, rural co-educational day school serving pupils aged 4–8 in south Leicestershire. Set within 14 acres of countryside grounds adjacent to Twycross village green, it forms the junior part of the Twycross House Schools group (which extends to age 18). The school emphasises traditional pastoral care and broad early-years development in a close-knit, family-oriented environment.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a traditional, close-knit pre-prep environment with emphasis on outdoor play and broad curriculum development. Families seeking continuity through to senior school within the same organisation.
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The Hollies, The Green, Twycross
Atherstone, Warwickshire
CV9 3PQ
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Day fees at Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School are approximately £14,895 per year (2026/27).
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School is a day school in Atherstone and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School “Good” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Strong sense of community and family atmosphere in small cohort
✓Beautiful grounds and outdoor learning environment
✓Smooth transition pathway to senior school within same organisation
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and specialist resources typical of small rural pre-prep
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation