Avon House Preparatory School has closed (Tuesday 4 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Avon House Preparatory School, Woodford Green
Avon House Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Woodford Green.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Avon House Preparatory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Avon House Preparatory School are Bancroft's Preparatory School (0.3 miles, selective); Bancroft's School (0.3 miles); Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.4 miles); and St Aubyn's School (0.9 miles).
Bancroft's Preparatory SchoolBancroft's SchoolWoodford Green Preparatory SchoolSt Aubyn's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 30 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Woodford, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas of Canterbury Church, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Avon House Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 136 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Redbridge (338).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 17 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Avon House Preparatory School
Clubs
31 Jul 2026
A Wonderful Summer at Avon House Holiday Club!!
30 Jul 2026
Wraparound Care
9 Jul 2026
First Maths Challenge
3 Jul 2026
Results & Destination Schools
29 Jun 2026
First Maths Challenge
26 Jun 2026
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Keep up with Avon House Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
214 pupils
275 places
61 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Woodford Green
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodford Green
Across Redbridge council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,422
Got 1st preference
68.4%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
214
Total Pupils
118
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Avon House Preparatory School
How many pupils go to Avon House Preparatory School?
Avon House Preparatory School has around 214 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Avon House Preparatory School?
Avon House Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Avon House Preparatory School?
Avon House Preparatory School is at 490 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PN.