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CV37 6BG · Independent School · 46 pupils
Stratford Preparatory School
- ISI · Dec 2024
- Ages 4 to 11
- Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
- 46 pupils
In short: an independent school. It's inspected by ISI, not Ofsted. The last visit was in December 2024.
Good to know
- Every standard met at its last ISI visit in December 2024.
Worth checking
- Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- Inspected byISILast visit Dec 2024
- Pupils46Room for 240
Inspections
Who inspects Stratford Preparatory School, and what did they find?
Independent schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. ISI checks the school meets a set of standards, and says whether each one is met.
Every ISI visit
Choose a visit to see what ISI found.
Short visit in December 2018
ISI's findings from this visit are in the report. Since 2023 ISI doesn't give grades: it says whether each standard is met or not met.
Read the 2018 report on ISIShort visit in October 2019
ISI's findings from this visit are in the report. Since 2023 ISI doesn't give grades: it says whether each standard is met or not met.
Read the 2019 report on ISIWhat ISI found in October 2021
- Part 1: Quality of education providedMet
- Part 2: Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupilsMet
- Part 3: Welfare, health and safety of pupilsMet
- Part 4: Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: Premises of and accommodation at schoolsMet
- Part 6: Provision of informationMet
- Part 7: Manner in which complaints are handledMet
- Part 8: Quality of leadership in and management of schoolsMet
What ISI found in December 2024
- Leadership and management, and governanceMet
- Quality of education, training and recreationMet
- Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeingMet
- Pupils' social and economic education and contribution to societyMet
- SafeguardingMet
ISI or Ofsted?
How ISI is different from Ofsted
- ISI inspects most independent schools. Ofsted inspects state schools.
- Since 2023 ISI doesn't give grades. It says whether each standard is met or not met.
- A "not met" standard means the school must put it right, and ISI may visit again to check.
Day to day
Life at Stratford Preparatory School
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Pupils
Who goes to Stratford Preparatory School
A shrinking school: 115 pupils in 2018, 46 now.
44% girls56% boys
- 28.3%
Special educational needs
Children with special educational needs, with or without an EHC plan.
- 4.3%
EHC plan
Children with a legal plan for more complex needs (an Education, Health and Care plan).
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 65 | 72 | – | 94 | 115 |
Each year is the school year ending that summer, so 2025 means 2024-25. Days missed is the share of school sessions missed for any reason. Often absent is the share of pupils missing at least 1 day in 10.
Source: DfE, school census and pupil absence.
We don't hold pupil numbers for 2020.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about Stratford Preparatory School. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”28.3% of pupils have special educational needs here.
Nearby
See all Warwickshire independent schoolsOther schools nearby
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Stratford Preparatory School compares with its neighbours.
You're hereOfsted: Expected standard or betterStratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
CV37 6HN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Met the standard
- 79%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Ofsted: Expected standard or betterHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
CV37 9QN · State · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Met the standard
- 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Ofsted: GoodSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School
CV37 6UZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Met the standard
- 93%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Keep an eye on Stratford Preparatory School
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Independent School
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Size
- 46 pupils, 240 places
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Brewer
- Opened
- March 1990
- Council
- Warwickshire
- Address
- Church House, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BG
- Phone
- 01789 297993
- Website
- stratfordprep.co.uk
- School number (URN)
- 125791 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Is Stratford Preparatory School a good school?
ISI's December 2024 inspection found all 5 standards met. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
Is Stratford Preparatory School inspected by Ofsted?
No. It's inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which inspects independent schools that belong to its member associations. ISI's December 2024 inspection found all 5 standards met. Since 2023 ISI doesn't give grades: it says whether each standard is met. The full report on ISI's website explains what the school does well and what it should improve.
Does Stratford Preparatory School have a nursery?
Our data doesn't show a nursery class. Ask the school about places for younger children.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.