Bancroft's Preparatory School
URN: 132134 • Woodford Green IG8 0RF
Overview
- Name
- Bancroft's Preparatory School
- URN
- 132134
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joe Layburn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085066751
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 0RF
Summary
Bancroft's Preparatory School is a co-educational independent school located in Woodford Green, Redbridge, catering to students aged 7 to 18. Established in 1889, the school occupies a spacious greenfield site and is well-connected to central London via the Central Line and its own bus network. Bancroft's is known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive and inclusive community.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to foster both academic achievement and pupils' wellbeing. Bancroft's prioritises a holistic educational experience, encouraging students to engage in a variety of co-curricular activities alongside their studies. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care, ensuring that each child receives the support necessary to thrive both academically and personally.
With a current enrolment of 270 pupils, Bancroft's aims to cultivate a vibrant school community where students from diverse backgrounds can flourish. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing curiosity and independence, preparing students for future academic and life challenges.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to foster both academic achievement and pupils' wellbeing. Bancroft's prioritises a holistic educational experience, encouraging students to engage in a variety of co-curricular activities alongside their studies. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care, ensuring that each child receives the support necessary to thrive both academically and personally.
With a current enrolment of 270 pupils, Bancroft's aims to cultivate a vibrant school community where students from diverse backgrounds can flourish. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing curiosity and independence, preparing students for future academic and life challenges.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Pastoral Care (sen)
- The Curriculum (sen)
- Being Bancroft’s (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Sixth Form Curriculum (sen)
- Curriculum Overview (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hatton Special School (61.7)
- Brookfield House School (45.2)
- Brookfield House School (45.2)
- Bancroft's School (42.9)
- Avon House Preparatory School (42.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 270 | 139 | 131 | 270 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 266 | 138 | 128 | 270 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 137 | 124 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 137 | 124 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 261 | 133 | 128 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 135 | 126 | 270 | 0.00 |
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