Wilmslow Preparatory School
Wilmslow, Cheshire · SK9 5EG
Pupils
130
Established
1,912
Day fees
£11k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Wilmslow Preparatory School is a long-established, inclusive day prep in suburban Cheshire with over 112 years of heritage. The school emphasizes individualized nurturing within a small, warm community setting (130 pupils), supported by an on-site Garden Nursery (ages 0–3) offering wraparound care. Academic excellence is balanced with a holistic approach to developing confident, enquiring minds, and the school has earned recognition as a top-10 value prep school in the UK.
- →Highly rated as exceptional value for money among UK prep schools
- →Small, intimate environment where each child is known and nurtured individually
- →On-site nursery (ages 0–3) with flexible holiday and after-school provision for full wraparound care
- →112-year reputation and strong community standing in affluent Wilmslow
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in small, caring communities where pastoral attention and individual tailoring matter as much as academic progress. Families seeking good-value prep education with strong local roots and flexible childcare options.
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Contact & visit
Grove Avenue
Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 5EG
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Wilmslow Preparatory School?
Day fees at Wilmslow Preparatory School are approximately £11,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Wilmslow Preparatory School?
Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow Preparatory School a boarding school?
Wilmslow Preparatory School is a day school in Wilmslow and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, caring, nurturing atmosphere where children feel known and valued
✓Strong value for money and ranked top 10 best-value preps in UK
✓Wraparound care (nursery, before/after school) highly convenient for working parents
✓Small cohorts enable personalised attention and individual progress tracking
✓Excellent local reputation built over 112 years
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, so no official independent assessment of educational quality available
!Small size may limit breadth of co-curricular specialist facilities or programmes
!Day-only provision means no on-site residential option for families needing boarding