The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Joe Layburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBancroft's School
Independent · Very close
Wells Primary School
Primary · 348m away
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 424m away
Trinity Catholic High School
Secondary · 511m away
Avon House Preparatory School
Independent · 560m away
Woodford Green Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Daiglen School
Independent · 1.1km away
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bancroft's Preparatory School a selective school?
Yes. Bancroft's Preparatory School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Bancroft's Preparatory School?
Bancroft's Preparatory School currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bancroft's Preparatory School take?
Bancroft's Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Bancroft's Preparatory School?
Bancroft's Preparatory School is in Woodford Green, IG8 0RF, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bancroft's Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Bancroft's Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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