Greenbank Preparatory School
Cheadle, Cheshire · SK8 6HU
Pupils
234
Day fees
£11k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Greenbank Preparatory School is a day-only coeducational prep school in Cheadle Hulme serving pupils from age 3 to 11, with an emphasis on nurturing potential and balancing pastoral care with academic ambition. The school cultivates a warm, family-oriented community where individual pupils are known well and encouraged to thrive. Its 'Banks Bee' reward scheme reinforces values of commitment, involvement, loyalty and boldness across the entire cohort.
- →Strong pastoral culture with a genuine sense of community and family ethos
- →ISI accreditation (2017) with 'outstanding' educational experience rating
- →Comprehensive wraparound care and flexible nursery/preschool options
- →Clear transition support to senior schools with documented destinations
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from nurturing, relationship-based learning in smaller cohorts; families valuing a community-centred day school without boarding; children transitioning smoothly from early years into structured junior education.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, Cheshire
SK8 6HU
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Greenbank Preparatory School?
Day fees at Greenbank Preparatory School are approximately £11,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Greenbank Preparatory School?
Greenbank Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Greenbank Preparatory School a boarding school?
Greenbank Preparatory School is a day school in Cheadle and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, caring community ethos where children are known as individuals
✓Effective balance between academic ambition and pastoral support
✓Strong early years provision with clear transition into main school
✓Accessible location with practical wraparound care supporting working families
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; only ISI inspection (2017) on record, so recent performance data limited