Moor Allerton Preparatory School

Moor Allerton Preparatory School is providing a good education for its pupils in a nurturing environment. Leaders, staff, and parents acknowledge the positive changes implemented by the headteacher, contributing to a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future educational challenges. The school excels in physical education and music, allowing pupils to develop a variety of skills and confidence. With a strong focus on mathematics, pupils leave the school with commendable skills in reading and writing; however, improvements can be made in integrating writing across the wider curriculum and developing phonics instruction further in the early years. The school, which has not been inspected before, demonstrates that it meets all independent school standards and has a good level of support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Strengths

• Happy, nurturing and welcoming environment for pupils
• Broad and balanced curriculum that prepares pupils well
• Strong emphasis and achievements in physical education and music
• Pupils demonstrate well-developed skills and confidence in mathematics
• Effective arrangements for safeguarding and pupil well-being
• High levels of parental satisfaction with the school

Areas for Improvement

• Limited opportunities for developing writing skills in subjects other than English
• Outdoor provision in early years does not encourage independent exploration and play
• Inconsistency in the effective use of questioning to develop pupils’ thinking
• Development of systems to monitor pupils’ progress in mathematics and English is still ongoing

In 2025–26, 14.6% of pupils at Moor Allerton Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Moor Allerton Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Moor Allerton Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.

When was Moor Allerton Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School was last inspected in January 2019.

How many pupils does Moor Allerton Preparatory School have?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School has 206 pupils on roll.

What age range does Moor Allerton Preparatory School cover?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Moor Allerton Preparatory School?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School is at 131 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2PW.