Town Close Preparatory School A GSG School
- Town Close Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 2LR - Head: Mr Christopher Wilson
- T 01603 620180
- F 01603 618256
- E admissions@townclose.com
- W www.townclose.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Norfolk
- Pupils: 464
- Religion: Not Applicable
- Fees: £13,281 - £15,528 pa
- Open days: Open Mornings 13th October 2023 and at the beginning of May 2024.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Head describes school as, 'non-selectively selective' and pupils move on to an impressive range of schools, often with awards. Known as a 'sporty school' and pupils let off steam in the extensive grounds. The library is a popular place, staffed full-time..'We encourage pupils in whatever way works for them...' Around two-thirds learn an instrument and ensembles, orchestra and bands cater for all ages and aptitudes, ‘I nearly fainted when my son said he was joining...'
What the school says...
Town Close School is a co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13. Last inspected in November 2011, the School was adjudged to be outstanding in every single aspect (twelve in total), which places us in a very select band, among the finest schools in the country.
We value our individual girls and boys for the breadth and variety of their talents, and celebrate effort and commitment in every part of school life. Preparing our children for the future is at the heart of all we do so that when the time comes for them to leave Town Close School, they move seamlessly into very good senior schools locally and nationally, a good many celebrating scholarship success in a variety of subject areas. Central to this success is the quality of the School's teaching, which was graded 'outstanding' throughout the School and across the whole curriculum.
Our beautiful, wooded, fifteen acre site near Norwich city centre, gives all our children space and freedom, and contributes substantially to our reputation as an outstandingly happy school. We enjoy the very best of modern facilities, but more important still, is the sense of community that exists here. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2021, Mr Christopher Wilson BSc (Hons), PGCE. Educated at Oundle, then Newcastle University for his degree in rural and environmental economics and PGCE in secondary maths at Homerton (Cambridge). Knew teaching was his, ‘thing,’ from teens onward. ‘I went back to my old prep (Winchester House) to help with camps and trips and things. After university, they offered me a post teaching maths, later I became a boarding house master and ended up staying eleven years – very happily.’ In 2012 he moved to Lockers Park as deputy head, becoming head in 2013. He is, in fact, a ‘Norwich Lad,’ and was born in the old Norfolk and Norwich hospital. His family background also features cheese mongering, ‘I was working in the business in Covent Garden at weekends and every holiday, in the...
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Special Education Needs
At Town Close we have a Learning Support department which works across both the Pre-Prep and Prep departments. We work closely with parents and children to ensure that their individual needs are met. Children's needs are assessed through a variety of tools and support is put in place accordingly. This support ranges from in-class support, 1-1 support, small group work or even time with the School therapy dog, Bella! If a child has a Special Educational Need and we feel we can meet their needs, we are very happy to have them join the school.
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School | 2023 | 14 | 6 | Academic Scholarships (2); Academic Exhibitions (2); Sports Scholarship; Music Scholarship |
| Norwich High School for Girls | 2023 | 8 | 6 | Academic Scholarships (3); Sports Scholarships (3) |
| Langley School | 2023 | 5 | 3 | Sports Scholarship; Academic Scholarship; Modern Foreign Languages Scholarship |
| Framlingham College | 2023 | 3 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Gresham's | 2023 | 3 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Hethersett Academy | 2023 | 1 | ||
| Oundle School | 2023 | 1 | ||
| Wymondham College | 2023 | 1 |
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