Prior Park Preparatory School, Wiltshire

Founded 1946
Calcutt Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6 6BB
Tel: +44 1793 750275  Fax: +44 1793 750910

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Headmaster: Mark A Pearce  Deputy Bursar: Ms J Barclay  Admissions: Mrs Penny Kelly - Registrar

Prior Park Preparatory School is a vibrant and flourishing school, conveniently situated midway between Swindon and Cirencester on the edge of the Cotswolds. Our Pre-Prep department for children aged 4 - 7 opened in September 2009 and is sited in self-contained premises and a tranquil walled garden within the main school grounds. Our nursery for children aged 3 years opened in 2010.

Over the last few years the campus has undergone considerable development to meet the needs of a thriving, modern, co-educational day and boarding Preparatory school. A large Sports Hall has been built, the ICT suite has been refurbished to include the latest flat screen technology, the Art Studio has been redesigned and a kiln installed, the two Science labs have been modernised and interactive whiteboards have been installed in some classrooms. An astro-turf pitch provides all year round facilities complementing our extensive sports fields.

Boarding at Prior Park is an exciting and established feature of the school and an area of real growth in recent years. Experienced staff who live on site create a happy, family atmosphere where boarders feel safe, secure and supported. Boarding pupils include international students, some from Armed Forces families and others whose parents simply wish them to experience boarding life. Pupils have bedroom and sitting room areas which encourage their individuality and an extensive range of activities to keep them occupied. Use of the adventure playground, the Sports Hall and the outdoor heated swimming pool all enhance imaginative play and relaxation time. On Sundays the ‘family outing’ is a tradition and one of the highlights of the week.

Pupils are welcomed into the school across the ability and age ranges, and are taught in small classes of between 10 and 20 pupils. Prior Park is a Catholic Christian school, part of the Prior Park Foundation, with children of all religions attending and being made welcome.

All pupils are prepared for Common Entrance or Scholarship examinations into a wide range of senior schools, with about half continuing their education at Prior Park College in Bath. Other children progress to schools in Cheltenham or further afield and scholarships awarded regularly include academic, all rounder, music, art, sport, languages and leadership awards.

The school offers a physical education programme which encompasses a wide range of sports from rugby and netball to fencing, tennis and golf. All children have the chance to represent the school in sports fixtures during their school careers and there is a healthy emphasis on enjoyment, fitness and competition.

Drama and music flourish with regular performances and concerts throughout the year. Our musicians, singers and public speakers take part in local events and festivals to a very high level with many gaining distinctions.

The school is CReSTeD registered and children are screened for dyslexic and other learning difficulties. Provision is made for those children for whom English is a foreign language.

The Registrar would be very pleased to send a prospectus or to welcome visitors to see round the school. Taster days for prospective pupils can also be arranged.

Charitable Status. Prior Park is a Registered Charity, number 281242. It exists solely to provide education for boys and girls.

Age range: 3 - 13

Day pupils: 130 boys and 103 girls

Annual day fees: £5,949 - £12,312

Annual weekly boarding fees: £14,643 - £17,211

Full boarding pupils: 22 boys and 17 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £14,643 - £17,211

This school offers flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 152 boys and 120 girls

Staff numbers: 23 full time and 26 part time

Method of entry: This is a non-selective school, Report from previous school, Please apply to school, Registration, Trial day at school, Visit school

Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, IAPS, CReSTeD Withdrawal System (WS)

Religious affiliation: All denominations welcome, Roman Catholic

Teaching languages: English

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Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre ICT Painting/Sculpture	Ancient Greek English as foreign/2nd language French Latin	Archery Athletics Badminton Cricket Cross-country Fencing Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Swimming Tennis	Adventure training Ballet Chess Dance Drama productions Public speaking/Debating	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Jazz Keyboard Organ Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Before school/Breakfast club Experience of expatriates' children Experience of gifted children Experience of international students Experience of services' children Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service

The school offers: Other bursaries, Armed forces discounts or bursaries, Siblings, Senior school entry, Means tested bursaries

Exam boards: Common Entrance

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

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