Hale Preparatory School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Hale Preparatory School

Independent SchoolTrafford, North WestISI: Excellent

Gender

Mixed

Founded

1980

Age Range

4–11 years

Day Fees (per year)

£12,159

About Hale Preparatory School

Hale Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational day school situated in the south of Manchester. Founded in 1980 by its proprietor, who also serves as principal, the school operates as a limited company with directors providing oversight. A new headteacher was appointed in January 2023 and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. The school aims to provide a well-rounded education in a relaxed and secure environment where pupils feel happy and achieve their full academic potential. It also endeavours to develop pupils' awareness of, and respect for, the beliefs and values of others. Most pupils live relatively close to the school, and their cultural backgrounds reflect the local area. The ability profile of pupils is above average in relation to those taking similar tests nationally. The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those for whom English is an additional language, and provides opportunities for pupils with particular gifts and talents to excel and be extended further.

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£12,159

Leadership

Head

Mrs Kath Busby

Proprietor

Mr John Connor

Ages & Pupils

411

Age range (years)

210

Total pupils

Contact

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Reception

Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages

FrenchSpanishGerman

Mobile Phone Policy

Policy relates to responsible use of children's images and not use of mobile phones by pupils

ISI Inspection

Excellent

Academic achievement

Last inspected 13 January 2026

Routine Inspection

Personal Development

Excellent

Compliance

Met
Ratings above are from the Educational Quality Inspection on 7 February 2023. A lighter follow-up inspection has taken place since.

School Profile

School Size
210 pupilsSmall
DfE Number
358/6006

Student Demographics

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EHCP

11.43%

SEN Support

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