Ages 
Enviable facilities and bags of space, but there’s more to this forward-looking school than the stylish surroundings. There’s a warmth and undeniable buzz of energy from engaged children seizing the many opportunities offered to them with both hands.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 365 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £13,762 - £15,586 pa
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Margaret Ainsworth
Since 2016 (and 2015 for the infant school), Margaret Ainsworth LLB (Leeds) PGCE MEd (both Open University). Began her career as a solicitor specialising in family law, then volunteered in a school while on maternity leave and was hooked. Completed
Entrance
Two form entry into Willow Lodge (the infant school), with play-based assessment for entry to reception and classroom visit, plus assessments in literacy and maths for those joining year 1 and 2. Three form entry for junior school (years 3 to 6) when
- Open days
- October
Exit
Almost all progress automatically to King’s senior school. Sensitive conversations with parents if pupils ‘not the right fit’, but school says this is rare.
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Teaching & learning
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £13,762 - £15,586 pa
Our view
The infant school, Willow Lodge, is tucked away in the quietest part of the 33-acre King’s School campus. Purpose built in 2015, the contemporary design includes huge windows, brightly coloured classrooms and break-out spaces packed with imaginative
The last word
Enviable facilities and bags of space, but there’s more to this forward-looking school than the stylish surroundings. There’s a warmth and undeniable buzz of energy from engaged children seizing the many opportunities offered to them with both hands.
