Woodford Green Preparatory School
Woodford Green Preparatory School, known locally as the Red School, was founded in 1932 to provide a non-denominational Christian education for boys and girls, maintaining a diverse and inclusive community.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Essex for ages 3–11.
- Children aged 3–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- 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.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | TBC | Closed |
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Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
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Recent coverage
Woodford Green Preparatory School will join the Bancroft's Family of Schools from September 2026, forming a charitable merger with Bancroft's and St. Aubyn's School. In 2025, the school expanded its Forest School program into Phase 1 and opened a newly refurbished Science Hub to enhance scientific learning. Additionally, the school actively promotes a Rights Respecting community, having engaged with the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award initiative.
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Isi — 16 May 2023
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
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What kind of child is Woodford Green Preparatory School best for?+
Woodford Green Preparatory School suits: Children aged 3–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees section on this 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?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at head@wgprep.co.uk or phone on 02085045045. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the next open day at Woodford Green Preparatory School?
- The next open day at Woodford Green Preparatory School is on 26 September 2026.
- What ages does Woodford Green Preparatory School take?
- Woodford Green Preparatory School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.
- Is Woodford Green Preparatory School a day or boarding school?
- Woodford Green Preparatory School is a day school.
- Is Woodford Green Preparatory School co-educational or single-sex?
- Woodford Green Preparatory School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is Woodford Green Preparatory School?
- Woodford Green Preparatory School is in Redbridge, IG8 0BZ.
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