Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
URN: 110142 • Berkshire RG40 4YD
Overview
- Name
- Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
- URN
- 110142
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Guy Shore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189731121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waverley Way, Berkshire RG40 4YD
Summary
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery, located in Wokingham, Berkshire, is an independent co-educational institution catering to children aged 3 months to 11 years. With a current enrollment of 264 pupils and a capacity of 312, the school prides itself on small class sizes and a nurturing environment that fosters individual academic achievement. The school has consistently ranked among the top 100 schools in the UK for the past 13 years and achieved 'Excellent' ratings in its recent inspections.
The curriculum at Waverley is designed to balance modern and traditional teaching methods, ensuring that pupils not only excel academically but also develop socially and emotionally. The school emphasizes outdoor learning, sports, and wellbeing, providing a holistic education that prepares students for future challenges. Additionally, 92% of Year 6 pupils secure places at their first-choice secondary schools, reflecting the school's commitment to tailored educational pathways.
Waverley is described by parents as a supportive community that prioritizes the happiness and confidence of its students. The school offers full wrap-around care throughout the year, reinforcing its ethos of being more than just an educational institution, but a family-oriented environment where children thrive.
The curriculum at Waverley is designed to balance modern and traditional teaching methods, ensuring that pupils not only excel academically but also develop socially and emotionally. The school emphasizes outdoor learning, sports, and wellbeing, providing a holistic education that prepares students for future challenges. Additionally, 92% of Year 6 pupils secure places at their first-choice secondary schools, reflecting the school's commitment to tailored educational pathways.
Waverley is described by parents as a supportive community that prioritizes the happiness and confidence of its students. The school offers full wrap-around care throughout the year, reinforcing its ethos of being more than just an educational institution, but a family-oriented environment where children thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Langley Hall Arts Academy (52.2)
- Meadowbrook Montessori School (46.4)
- Reading Blue Coat School (45.7)
- St Gabriel's School (44.3)
- Upton House School (42.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 0 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 312
- Pupils
- 264
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 151
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1951-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 264 | 113 | 151 | 312 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 259 | 121 | 138 | 259 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 247 | 132 | 115 | 259 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 247 | 132 | 115 | 259 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 259 | 143 | 116 | 238 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 222 | 108 | 114 | 238 | 0.00 |
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