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A gem of a school, intent on getting to know every child to find out how best to help them shine. Children thrive in the family atmosphere where they know and are known by almost everyone in the school. 'It produces happy, confident children who love to learn,' said one delighted parent.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 139 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £12,285 - £14,385 pa
- Local authority
- Cheshire East Council
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mr B Lavagna-Slater
Since 2020, Bradley Lavagna-Slater. Grew up and educated in South Africa, studied psychology and education at the University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg. Taught for 10 years in SA before moving to the UK, building up nearly two decades’ of
Entrance
Most join kindergarten at 3, the rest are accepted into all school years (waiting lists in some years when we visited), following visit to school and informal assessment in English and maths.
- Open days
- September
Exit
Year 6 pupils typically sit entrance exams for three senior schools. King’s Macclesfield, Stockport Grammar, Cheadle Hume, Alderley Edge School for Girls, Withington Girls', St Bede's College and Manchester High School for Girls all popular, plus a
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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 Staff are not permitted to make/receive calls/texts during teaching time. Only school mobile phones to be used. Pupils are not permitted to have mobile phones at school or on trips. If in the rare event of a parent wishing for his/her child to bring a mobile phone then this should be discussed with the headteacher. Parents are requested not to use their mobile phones while in school. We discourage parents from photographing or video school events such as shows or sports days using their mobile phones.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £12,285 - £14,385 pa
Our view
After starting life in 1909 above a butcher’s shop, Wilmslow Prep moved to its current location in 1912. A modern low-rise entrance leads into older, but bright and spacious, classrooms arranged around a central playground with outdoor kitchen, water
The last word
A gem of a school, intent on getting to know every child to find out how best to help them shine. Children thrive in the family atmosphere where they know and are known by almost everyone in the school. 'It produces happy, confident children who love
