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A school generally chosen for its academic results, with parents appreciating the ‘incredibly attentive’ teaching. But there's more focus on extracurricular and pastoral care under current leadership, which is going down a treat. ‘My son is thriving, he adores school, he goes in beaming and comes out beaming - I couldn’t be happier with the school,' said one happy parent.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 263 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £9,483 - £14,493 pa
- Local authority
- Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
- School ownership
- Limited Company
Headteacher
Head master
Nick Vernon
Since January 2022, Nick Vernon, previously head at Newcastle-under-Lyme Prep for 13 years and before that deputy head at Stockport Grammar for seven years. Grew up in nearby Bramhall, where he ‘always wanted to teach’. Degree in sports science from
Entrance
From 2+ into nursery, although main entry points are into pre-school at 3+ and reception at 4+. A few places available in most school years, though, so always worth asking. Prospective pupils spend half a day at the school, including time with a
- Open days
- June
Exit
The school is firmly in 11-plus territory, with the majority of pupils gaining a place at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys just across the road. Others to Stockport Grammar, Manchester Grammar, Cheadle Hulme, St Ambrose and St Ambrose. The school
Latest results
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review We don’t really have a policy as we are primary. The only exception are year 6 boys who walk home - they can bring a mobile into school with them, provided it stays secured in the school office.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £9,483 - £14,493 pa
Our view
A school split across two sites will always pose some logistical challenges, but staggered pick-up times help and there’s no doubt it offers a cosier environment for the youngest ones while the year 2s get the benefit of feeling grown-up as they
The last word
A school generally chosen for its academic results, with parents appreciating the ‘incredibly attentive’ teaching. But there's more focus on extracurricular and pastoral care under current leadership, which is going down a treat. ‘My son is thriving,
