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Moulsford Preparatory School, Wallingford

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–13
Boarding school

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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ben Beardmore-Gray
Pupils:326
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01491651438
Address:Wallingford, OX10 9HR
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:12 January 1962

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    13 February 2026

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  • Routine Inspection

    17 June 2025

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  • Short Visit

    28 September 2022

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    8 March 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    10 May 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    14 May 2013

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View full ISI report page
URN:123306
UKPRN:10016613
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Didcot and Wantage
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby independent school

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Keep up with Moulsford Preparatory School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Preparatory School (o/s)
162m · 3 min walk
Glebe Close (opp)
374m · 6 min walk
Recreation Ground (opp)
518m · 8 min walk
Old Vicarage (inside)
530m · 9 min walk
Halfpenny Lane (opp)
578m · 9 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

70%

Available places

326 pupils

468 places

142 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Wallingford

High pressure
New homes approved:870
Projected new pupils:157

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallingford

Across Oxfordshire council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

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

No specialist provision recorded

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)

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