Newbridge Preparatory School, Wolverhampton
Newbridge Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wolverhampton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Newbridge Preparatory School in detail
Newbridge Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a remarkable school dedicated to the education and development of pupils aged two to eleven. As the independent ‘Prep’ school in Wolverhampton, unaffiliated with a senior school, we take pride in offering a unique educational experience characterised by a close-knit, family atmosphere. At Newbridge, we create an environment where children can flourish."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, chess and coding.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Newbridge Preparatory School are Tettenhall College Incorporated (0.3 miles); Wolverhampton Grammar School (0.7 miles, selective); Progress Schools - Wolverhampton (1.5 miles, Good); and School of Coding AEP Limited (2.3 miles).
Tettenhall College IncorporatedWolverhampton Grammar SchoolProgress Schools - WolverhamptonSchool of Coding AEP Limited
Who goes there
In 2026, 16 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Hampton Road West (adjacent), 260 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.
Routine Inspection
30 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
6 February 2019
Integrated
19 January 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,470 to £13,800
depending on year group
| Reception Full time (8.30am-3.15pm) per term | £10,470 a year |
| Year 1 Full time (8.30am-3.15pm) per term | £11,850 a year |
| Year 2 Full time (8.30am-3.15pm) per term | £12,510 a year |
| Year 3 Full time (8.30am-3.45pm) per term | £13,800 a year |
| Year 4 Full time (8.30am-3.45pm) per term | £13,800 a year |
| Year 5 Full time (8.30am-3.45pm) per term | £13,800 a year |
| Year 6 Full time (8.30am-3.45pm) per term | £13,800 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in West Midlands - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Newbridge Preparatory School
Outstanding Dance and LAMDA results!
11 Sep 2026
🏆 Sports Day 2026 - Green House Triumph! 💚
4 Jul 2026
Creating choice at 11+ - and we couldn’t be prouder!
3 Jul 2026
House Music Competition
11 Jun 2026
Swimming at Newbridge
28 May 2026
Year 6 Residential
28 May 2026
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
5 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 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
90%
Near capacity
133 pupils
148 places
15 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,951
Applications
3,467
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
133
Total Pupils
30
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Newbridge Preparatory School
When was Newbridge Preparatory School last inspected?
Newbridge Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Newbridge Preparatory School?
Newbridge Preparatory School has around 133 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Newbridge Preparatory School?
Newbridge 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 Newbridge Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 5 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newbridge Preparatory School?
Newbridge Preparatory School is at 51 Newbridge Crescent, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)