Salcombe Preparatory School[1]

Results

No published data for this school.

Ofsted

No published data for this school.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Sibling priority

Siblings in the School 2026-10-14[2]

Sibling policy

In the event that the number of children registered for any year group exceeds the places available, a criteria will be applied in a specific order. These could include: • Siblings in the School • Results obtained in standardised tests • Length of time the child has been registered 2026-10-14[2]

Character & practicalities

Type

Other independent school[1]

Ages

3–11[1]

Boys / girls

Mixed[1]

Sixth form

No[1]

Boarding

No boarders[1]

Capacity

250[1]

Local authority

Enfield[1]

Website

www.salcombeprep.co.uk[1]

District

Enfield[3]

Postcode

N14 4PL[1]

URN

102063[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll

222 2024/25[4]

SEN support

6.8% 2024/25[4]

EHC plan

1.4% 2024/25[4]

Free school meals in the last 6 years

0% 2024/25[4]

Practicalities

Admissions contact

The admissions contact information for Salcombe Preparatory School includes the provided URL and phone number. 2026-10-14[5]

Occasional places

If no place is available, parents may place their child's name on the waiting list for the School. Entry Sept 2026[2]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+

Pupils sit each senior school's competitive entrance exams; no guaranteed or preferential place. As pupils prepare for rigorous external 11+ examinations, we combine our enhanced curriculum with 2026-10-14[6]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic

Leaders and governors set high academic expectations. However, the quality of teaching is not uniform across all subjects and age groups.[7]

Warmth

Leaders create an environment where pupils feel happy and safe and can learn effectively, with warm and trusting relationships between teachers and pupils.[7]

Pastoral care

Senior leaders work with governors to promote all aspects of pupil wellbeing. They know that teachers will help them to resolve any problems, and are confident in managing their friendships[7]

Behaviour

However, the behaviour of some older pupils does not always meet leaders’ expectations. embed implementation of the behaviour management policy for older pupils so that all pupils behave consistently well and meet the school’s high expectations.[7]

Learning support

Teachers provide individual attention to pupils as needed, in some cases offering bespoke teaching programmes to pupils who have SEND as they work alongside their peers. This results in good and, in some cases, rapid progress for these pupils.[7]

Enrichment

Leaders and teachers provide a number of extra-curricular activities for pupils that are appropriate to their needs. These include dodgeball, hockey, football, brick construction, puzzle-making, drawing for fun, board games[7]

Pupil voice

Leaders also encourage pupils to take part in elections for the school council, on which each form in the prep and pre-prep school has a representative. Leaders offer all older pupils the opportunity to take on responsibilities and duties, for example as prefects, wellbeing ambassadors and charity captains.[7]

Collaboration

Pupils work well collaboratively and are keen to contribute their thoughts and ideas in the classroom.[7]

Structure

Teachers set clear boundaries and expectations with regard to behaviour in lessons, which creates a focused learning environment.[7]

Diversity

English is an additional language for two pupils. Teachers and leaders promote understanding of and celebrate with the pupils a range of faiths and cultures.[7]

Sport

In physical education (PE) lessons, teachers ensure that pupils develop relevant skills in activities such as running, gymnastics, and various team games including rugby[7]