Prestwich Preparatory School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 400 Bury Old Road Prestwich Manchester Lancashire M25 1PZ |
| Reference Number | 105997 |
Prestwich Preparatory School is in a challenging position as it does not meet several independent school standards, particularly regarding the quality of education provided. Following the previous inspection in January 2025, the school took some steps to improve, such as developing knowledge organisers to aid in curriculum delivery. However, these improvements have yet to be fully implemented in practice, and several gaps in pupils' knowledge persist. Additionally, staff training to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has not been sufficiently coherent or widespread, limiting the impact on teaching quality and pupil learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.33%
Girls: 41.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- The school maintains appropriate safeguarding arrangements.
- Staff receive training to identify pupils at risk of harm.
- The safeguarding policy is compliant with statutory guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Significant gaps in pupils' knowledge remain in several subjects.
- Staff lack sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- The school is not implementing its action plan effectively.
- Weaknesses in leadership and management continue to obstruct progress.
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