Moulsford Preparatory School, Wallingford
Moulsford Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Wallingford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moulsford Preparatory School in detail
Moulsford Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "The rolling hills of South Oxfordshire and the River Thames provide a unique backdrop and fabulous space for families to enjoy while their children build memories and skills for life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "My number one priority is that your children should be excited about coming to school every day and experience the love of learning, the joy of friendship and have the freedom and space to explore. Our idyllic riverside setting combined with first-class facilities, outstanding teaching and exceptional pastoral care provides all the ingredients to achieve these aims."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, athletics, gymnastics, yoga, judo, dance, drama, cooking, book club and maths club.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026, an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Saturday 23 January 2027 at 2pm and an open day on Friday 5 February 2027 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Moulsford Preparatory School are Cranford School (0.3 miles); The Treehouse School (1.5 miles, Good); Oratory Preparatory School (4 miles); and The Oratory School (4.2 miles).
Cranford SchoolThe Treehouse SchoolOratory Preparatory SchoolThe Oratory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 87 pupils (26.7%) received SEN support and 2 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cholsey Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Preparatory School (outside), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
13 February 2026
Routine Inspection
17 June 2025
Short Visit
28 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
10 May 2017
Integrated
14 May 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Latest from Moulsford Preparatory School
First Under 8 Fixtures of the Autumn Term
2 Oct 2026
1st VII Success at Regional IAPS Football Tournament
1 Oct 2026
Word from the Deputy Head: Enrichment in the Curriculum
25 Sep 2026
Head’s Blog: Leadership in Years 7 & 8
18 Sep 2026
Tatler Schools Guide 2027
11 Sep 2026
Head’s Blog: Back to School
11 Sep 2026
From Moulsford Preparatory School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 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
70%
Available places
326 pupils
468 places
142 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wallingford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallingford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
87
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
326
Total Pupils
297
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Moulsford Preparatory School
When was Moulsford Preparatory School last inspected?
Moulsford Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Moulsford Preparatory School?
Moulsford Preparatory School has around 326 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Moulsford Preparatory School?
Moulsford 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 Moulsford Preparatory School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moulsford Preparatory School?
Moulsford Preparatory School is at Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)