Prenton Preparatory School has closed (Friday 10 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Prenton Preparatory School, Prenton
Prenton Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Prenton.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Prenton Preparatory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Prenton Preparatory School are Birkenhead School (0.6 miles); Progress Schools - Wirral (1 mile, Good); Progress Schools - Hamilton Square (1.6 miles, Requires improvement); and Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts (2.7 miles).
Birkenhead SchoolProgress Schools - WirralProgress Schools - Hamilton SquareNazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
Who goes there
In 2026, 10 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 2 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Birkenhead Central Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Storeton Close (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 394 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155), as is usual near a town centre.
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.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Prenton Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
79 pupils
141 places
62 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Prenton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Prenton
Across Wirral council
Places available
3,889
Applications
3,305
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All secondary applications across Wirral council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
79
Total Pupils
45
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Prenton Preparatory School
How many pupils go to Prenton Preparatory School?
Prenton Preparatory School has around 79 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Prenton Preparatory School?
Prenton 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.
Where is Prenton Preparatory School?
Prenton Preparatory School is at Mount Pleasant, Oxton, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5SY.