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Warwick Preparatory School, Warwick

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Other independent school
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Ages 3–11

Warwick Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Warwick. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Warwick Preparatory School in detail

Warwick Preparatory School in its own words

In its own words: "We celebrate the unique qualities each pupil brings, helping them develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to fulfil their potential - both inside and outside the classroom. With state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional teaching and a rich co curricular life, we provide a broad and inspiring curriculum that prepares children from Nursery through to senior school and beyond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of and keen to uphold our tremendous academic reputation both locally and far beyond, enabling children to fulfil their potential and be the best they can be."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, tennis, athletics, swimming, cross-country, drama and guitar.

The school runs after-school care until 4:00pm, from £11.30 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Warwickshire

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 Warwick Preparatory School are King's High School (0.1 miles, selective); Warwick School (0.1 miles, selective); The Emscote School (0.7 miles, Good); and The Kingsley School (2 miles, selective).

King's High SchoolWarwick SchoolThe Emscote SchoolThe Kingsley School

Who goes there

In 2026, 58 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Warwick Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bridge End (opposite), 70 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Warwick Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 166 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), 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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Hellen Dodsworth
Pupils:484
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:01926491545
Address:Bridge Field, Banbury Road, Warwick, CV34 6PL
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1945

ISI Inspection Reports

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

  • Routine Inspection

    17 June 2025

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    10 May 2022

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    14 March 2018

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  • Integrated

    9 October 2012

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URN:125780
UKPRN:10080496
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Warwick and Leamington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Keep up with Warwick Preparatory School

Getting There

Train Stations

Warwick Rail Station (Main Entrance)
980m · 16 min walk
Warwick Railway Station (Rear Entrance)
1.0km · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Bridge End (Opp)
73m · 1 min walk
Banbury Road (Adj)
112m · 2 min walk
Warwick School (Opp)
155m · 3 min walk
St Nicholas Park (Adj)
393m · 6 min walk
St Johns Court (Adj)
574m · 9 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
18
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.

6 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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

93%

Near capacity

484 pupils

520 places

36 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Warwick

High pressure
New homes approved:2,029
Projected new pupils:365

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

Across Warwickshire council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

7,662

Applications

6,716

Got 1st preference

82.3%

Got preferred school

97.2%

All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

58

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

12.2%

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

484

Total Pupils

139

Boys

345

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Warwick Preparatory School

When was Warwick Preparatory School last inspected?

Warwick Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.

How many pupils go to Warwick Preparatory School?

Warwick Preparatory School has around 484 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Warwick Preparatory School?

Warwick 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 Warwick Preparatory School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 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 Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Warwick Preparatory School?

Warwick Preparatory School is at Bridge Field, Banbury Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6PL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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