Our Lady's Preparatory School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Our Lady's Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic, independent co-educational day school and nursery, welcoming children from three months through to eleven years of age. The school is organised into three sections: a nursery for children from three months to four years, a pre-prep for those aged four to seven, and a prep for pupils aged seven to eleven. Before and after school care and a holiday club are also an integral part of what the school offers. The school aims to provide a Christian education within a caring setting, nurturing academic endeavour and personal discipline. It seeks to develop confident young people who are kind to one another, contribute positively to society, and strive to reach their full potential. Pupils come from families with a range of diverse backgrounds, most living within a ten-mile radius of the school. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those for whom English is an additional language, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.