Ages
A caring, happy and traditional school that does a magnificent job of preparing children for the senior school. ‘You get the complete package,’ said one parent, ‘what’s not to like?’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 401 ·
- Religion
- Christian
- Fees
- £11,304 - £12,921 pa
- Local authority
- Wirral Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of prep
Mr FitzHerbert
Since 2013, Harry FitzHerbert (early 50s), previously head at King’s College School, Madrid, and before that deputy head of Boundary Oak School, Hampshire. Has also taught at a British international school in Lima. No surprise, then, that he kicke
Entrance
Between 30 and 35 pupils join at reception, many moving up from nursery (aged 3 months to 3 years) and pre-prep (3–4-year-olds). Pupils join at all points thereafter, including during the academic year. By the end of year 6, numbers are in the 60s
- Open days
- Personal Tours of the School by appointment
Exit
Around 90 per cent move up to senior school. Rest mainly to local grammars or schools out of areas due to families relocating. A review of all pupils at the end of year 5 shines a light on any that might not cope with the academic rigour of senior
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Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £11,304 - £12,921 pa
Our view
Strikes that tricky balance of being a seamless part of the whole school yet very much its own entity - a win-win for parents, the vast majority of whom choose the prep with an eye on the long haul but hanker after a nurturing start. Facilities-wi
The last word
A caring, happy and traditional school that does a magnificent job of preparing children for the senior school. ‘You get the complete package,’ said one parent, ‘what’s not to like?’
