Forest Park Preparatory School, Sale
Forest Park Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Sale. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Forest Park Preparatory School in detail
Forest Park Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "To ensure that every child has the best start in their learning lives, preparing them to thrive in education and beyond. We want to instil an attitude that each pupil can and will achieve."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Forest Park Preparatory School and Nursery, a school that prides itself on its happy and nurturing learning environment, which inspires and gives every child the confidence and determination to achieve their very best."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Trafford
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Forest Park Preparatory School are Forest School (1.9 miles); Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls (2.4 miles, selective); Abbotsford Preparatory School (2.4 miles); and Hale Preparatory School (3.1 miles).
Forest SchoolManchester Islamic Grammar School for GirlsAbbotsford Preparatory SchoolHale Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 10 pupils (6.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Sale (Manchester Metrolink), about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadoaks Road (opposite), 150 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
19 June 2025
Routine Inspection
6 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
6 December 2016
Standard
1 January 2011
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 Forest Park Preparatory School
From Playground to Staffroom: Why Teamwork is Our Ultimate Superpower
21 May 2026
Whole School Open Morning- Saturday 28th March 2026
9 Feb 2026
Open Morning
11 Mar 2025
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
31 Jan 2025
From Forest Park Preparatory School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
158 pupils
195 places
37 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sale
Across Trafford council
Places available
3,679
Applications
3,221
Got 1st preference
81.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
6.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
80
Boys
78
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Forest Park Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Forest Park Preparatory School
When was Forest Park Preparatory School last inspected?
Forest Park Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Forest Park Preparatory School?
Forest Park Preparatory School has around 158 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Forest Park Preparatory School?
Forest Park 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.
How many road collisions happen near Forest Park Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Forest Park Preparatory School?
Forest Park Preparatory School is at 27 Oakfield, Ashton-upon-Mersey, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)