Prestfelde School

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Prestfelde School
Address
Prestfelde School
London Road

, ,
SY2 6NZ

England
Information
Type Private day and boarding school
Preparatory school
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established1929
Chairman of GovernorsR Sartain
HeadNick Robinson
Gender Co-educational
Age3to 13
Enrolment350
Colour(s)Navy Blue, grey and yellow    
Former pupilsOld Prestfeldians
Affiliation Woodard Corporation
Website http://www.prestfelde.co.uk

Prestfelde School is an independent co-educational day and boarding preparatory school, located on London Road in Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, for children between the ages of 3 and 13. As of May 2023, there are 350 pupils on roll.

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Since 1949, the school has formed part of the Woodard Schools group, founded by the Christian educationalist the Reverend Nathaniel Woodard and as such is affiliated to the largest group of Church of England schools in the country. Originally a school for boys, it diversified during the late 1990s and now has nearly 100 girls.

The school is set in 30 acres (120,000 m2) of grounds on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, close to the Lord Hill column.

Latest inspections

The latest school inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate was undertaken in 2023 and the school was rated as Excellent in all areas, [1] and the latest boarding inspection by OFSTED was undertaken in November 2009. [2]

Notable Old Prestfeldians

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References

  1. "Inspection Reports - Prestfelde School".
  2. Ofsted Boarding Report

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