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A school with an enviable campus and a refreshingly down-to-earth ethos, where bright, busy pupils receive warmth, solid academics and a positive culture. For families seeking an all-through option, this provides the full package.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 379 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £20,862 - £24,462 pa
- Local authority
- Essex County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of prep and pre-prep
Mrs Evelyn Gibbs
Since September 2024, Evelyn Gibbs BA (Reading) PGCE NPQH. She joined the school in 2013 as the first head of pre-prep and oversaw the completion of the then brand-new pre-prep building (even down to handpicking Shaker-made furniture). She was
Entrance
Reception (4+) is the main entry point and competition is strong (around 100 children vying for 40 places). However, with no nursery or official sibling policy, it’s an open playing field. Assessments held in autumn prior to year of entry, comprising
- Open days
- June or October / November; visits at other times encouraged
Exit
As an all-through school, most pupils continue to the senior school. Transition is subject to performance in the 11+, though for prep pupils this is largely linked to consideration for academic scholarships. Some look elsewhere but with 13
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Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £20,862 - £24,462 pa
Our view
It’s not often you find a prep school so neatly woven into the fabric of a senior school, yet still managing to feel small and nurturing. But this one does just that. Sitting at the heart of the school’s expansive site, the prep occupies a fairly
The last word
A school with an enviable campus and a refreshingly down-to-earth ethos, where bright, busy pupils receive warmth, solid academics and a positive culture. For families seeking an all-through option, this provides the full package.
