Ursuline Preparatory School, Brentwood

In its own words: "The Ursuline Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational Catholic day school which accepts children from 3 to 11 years of age. It is a charitable organisation, non-profit making, which is managed by an independent board of voluntary trustees."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our principle objective is to provide the children with a sound Catholic, moral, social and academic education in a disciplined environment. We realise that the children learn most effectively when they are happy and well motivated. In order to achieve this, the School creates a happy and caring atmosphere founded on traditional values and fair discipline."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, dance, ballet, chess, coding, Lego, art, sewing and maths club.

The school runs after-school care, from £7 per session.

The nearest other independent schools to Ursuline Preparatory School are Woodlands School (1.6 miles); Brentwood School (1.8 miles); Edullect Academy Independent School (2.8 miles); and Koru Independent AP Academy (3.3 miles, Good).

In 2026, 17 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Brentwood Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Great Ropers Lane (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).