Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is an independent school in Salford for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 105 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in September 2008.
Ofsted inspection: September 2008.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ivy Bank House Half Edge Lane Eccles Salford M30 9BJ |
| Reference Number | 106001 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 105 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.48%
Girls: 49.52% |
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 |
|---|
Clarendon Cottage School is performing well overall, demonstrating a good quality of education for its pupils aged 3 to 11 years. The school successfully meets its aims of helping children achieve high standards and promotes their self-confidence. The curriculum is broad, engaging, and supports good progress in basic skills. There are strong extracurricular offerings and effective monitoring of student progress. However, the school has some regulatory compliance issues concerning its premises and record-keeping, which were highlighted during the inspection.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2008 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Good quality of education with a broad curriculum.
- Pupils make good progress in literacy and numeracy.
- Strong extracurricular activities with high participation.
- Effective monitoring of pupils' progress.
- Good arrangements for pupils' welfare, health, and safety.
- Pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is well supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Certain regulations related to premises and accommodation were not met.
- Individual needs of pupils are not always closely addressed in lessons.
- Inconsistencies in the quality of teaching across the school.
In 2025–26, 21.9% of pupils at Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.9% 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 Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in September 2008.
When was Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School was last inspected in September 2008.
How many pupils does Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School have?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School has 105 pupils on roll.
What age range does Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School cover?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is at Ivy Bank House, Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Salford, M30 9BJ.