Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11, offering a non-selective, supportive environment.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Essex for ages 0–11. Non-selective intake.
- Children aged 0–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
We aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them for future success.
Distinctive features
iPads issued to every pupil Reception to Year 6
Able and Talented Programme
Non-selective entry with taster days
Expert-led PE/Games, Music and Spanish
Individual tours led by Form 6 pupils
Activities & co-curricular
academic club
other
Latest exam results
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Where leavers go
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Recent coverage
In November 2024, Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery underwent a two-and-a-half-day inspection by a team of three inspectors. The inspection included lesson observations, discussions with staff and pupils, and scrutiny of various documents. The report was published on 2 December 2024. As of October 2025, Callum Douglas was serving as the acting headteacher of Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery. (schoolscope.uk) The school had an enrollment of 168 pupils, with a capacity of 210, as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a capacity utilization rate of 80% as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a persistent absence rate of 0% as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a special educational needs (SEN) support rate of 7.7% as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a free school meals (FSM) eligibility rate of 0% as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a first language not English (FLN) rate of 0% as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a gender distribution of 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls as of July 2025. (schoolscope.uk) The school had a total of 141 pupils, comprising 80 boys and 61 girls, as of September 2023.
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Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Isi — 1 Oct 2021
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
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What kind of child is Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery best for?+
Independent co-ed school in Essex for ages 0–11. Non-selective intake.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
7 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at office@gideaparkprep.co.uk or phone on 01708 740381. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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