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Heywood Prep

Corsham, Wiltshire · SN13 0AP

Pupils

264

Day fees

£16k

Inspection

Excellent

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Heywood Prep is a coeducational day prep school in Corsham, Wiltshire, serving 264 pupils from age 3 to 11. It positions itself as a caring, community-focused school where individual learning and pastoral wellbeing are central to the curriculum. The school emphasises engagement, creativity, and the development of confident learners with a love of discovery.

  • Nurturing, happy environment where children are visibly engaged and eager to attend
  • Strong pastoral care and individual attention within a small-to-medium-sized cohort
  • Integrated STEM provision (robotics reaching national finals) alongside arts and humanities
  • ISA-recognised sports programme with inclusive approach and recent 'Highly Commended' award

Who thrives here

Well-suited to curious, sociable children who benefit from a warm, relationship-centred school culture. Pupils with broad interests in humanities, sciences, performing arts and sport thrive in the mixed-ability, mixed-pace setting.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports50th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded1940
Number of pupils264
Pupils with SEND28
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£15.9k/yr
AssociationsISA
Settingsuburban
LocationDay-only school in small market town; parking on-site or nearby village roads; families in North Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire are primary catchment.

Contact & visit

The Priory, Priory Street

Corsham, Wiltshire

SN13 0AP

www.heywoodprep.com
01249713379
Mr Tim O'Connell, Headmistress

Nearest stations

Corsham Railway Station15 min
Box Railway Station20 min
Bath Spa Railway Station35 min

Recent investment

ISA Sports Award 2024–25 (Highly Commended)
Robotics programme reaching FIRST Lego League UK nationals
Interfaith Week curriculum initiative

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Heywood Prep?

Day fees at Heywood Prep are approximately £15,885 per year (2026/27).

How do you get into Heywood Prep?

Heywood Prep 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 Heywood Prep a boarding school?

Heywood Prep is a day school in Corsham and does not offer boarding.

What is Heywood Prep's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Heywood Prep “Excellent” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Children are visibly happy and eager to attend; skip in the door

Warm pastoral care and strong sense of community and belonging

Individual attention and differentiated learning pathways

Excellent co-curricular opportunities in STEM, arts and sport

Inclusive approach to sport and performing arts

Common concerns

!School has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, limiting independent validation of academic standards and safeguarding

!Day-only provision may limit accessibility for families requiring extended hours or boarding