Moor Allerton Preparatory School, Manchester
Moor Allerton Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Moor Allerton Preparatory School in detail
Moor Allerton Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school motto, 'l aborare fortiter ludite fortiter ' ('work hard and play hard'), encourages pupils to enjoy both their academic pursuits and activities outside of the classroom. We expect all staff and pupils to share this passion within a supportive and caring atmosphere. We are an independent school that focuses on giving your child a great private education."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Moor Allerton Preparatory School, our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Manchester
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Moor Allerton Preparatory School are Manchester Muslim Preparatory School (0.2 miles); Withington Girls' School (1.4 miles, selective); Stella Maris School (1.6 miles, Good); and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (1.7 miles, selective).
Manchester Muslim Preparatory SchoolWithington Girls' SchoolStella Maris SchoolKassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Who goes there
In 2026, 30 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spath Road, 90 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 November 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
9 June 2026
Early Years Inspection
9 June 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
13 December 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
20 February 2024
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
22 September 2015
Integrated Inspection
1 May 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,663
about £4,221 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Manchester - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 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
61%
Available places
206 pupils
340 places
134 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
129
Boys
77
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Moor Allerton Preparatory School
When was Moor Allerton Preparatory School last inspected?
Moor Allerton Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Moor Allerton Preparatory School?
Moor Allerton Preparatory School has around 206 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Moor Allerton Preparatory School?
Moor Allerton 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 Moor Allerton Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 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 Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moor Allerton Preparatory School?
Moor Allerton Preparatory School is at 131 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)