Prestwich Preparatory School has closed (Friday 27 March 2026).
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Prestwich Preparatory School, Manchester
Prestwich Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Prestwich Preparatory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Prestwich Preparatory School are Ahavas Torah Boys Academy (1.3 miles, Inadequate); Manchester Junior Girls' School (1.4 miles, Good); Ateres Elisheva (1.4 miles, Good); and Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools (1.4 miles, selective).
Ahavas Torah Boys AcademyManchester Junior Girls' SchoolAteres ElishevaOholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Prestwich Preparatory School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (87%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orange Hill Road (near), 60 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has strong safeguarding procedures in place and keeps pupils safe with well-trained staff who respond appropriately to any concerns. The school has begun developing better systems to clarify what children should learn in each subject. However, these improvements have not yet translated into better teaching and learning in the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-maintained
- Staff have received appropriate safeguarding training and know how to report concerns
- The school has developed knowledge organisers to clarify key curriculum content
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans have not been effectively implemented by staff
- Staff lack sufficient subject knowledge to teach the curriculum well
- Assessment systems are underdeveloped and not being used to identify gaps in pupil learning
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is inadequate
- Leadership has not effectively implemented the action plan to address previous inspection findings
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school maintains suitable arrangements, staff have appropriate training, and responds to concerns appropriately and timely.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school provision
Prestwich Preparatory School is a small independent preparatory school for ages 2-11 in Manchester. The school does not meet all independent school standards, with particular concerns about curriculum delivery and leadership.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Prestwich Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
36 pupils
113 places
77 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Bury council
Places available
2,444
Applications
2,233
Got 1st preference
90.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
22
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Prestwich Preparatory School
How many pupils go to Prestwich Preparatory School?
Prestwich Preparatory School has around 35 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Prestwich Preparatory School?
Prestwich 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 Prestwich Preparatory School?
Prestwich Preparatory School is at 400 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire, M25 1PZ.