Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY4 1HX
Packwood Haugh is a co-educational day and boarding prep school in Shrewsbury serving ages 4–13, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and all-round development. The school combines academic rigour with extensive co-curricular provision and boarding facilities that appeal to forces families and overseas parents. It operates across a pre-prep (Acorns) and senior school structure, with notable investment in facilities and strategic planning toward 2030.
- →Integrated boarding provision with flexible short-stay and immersion options, particularly attractive to military and expat families
- →Small cohort size (216 pupils) enabling personalised pastoral care and individual attention
- →Strong co-curricular breadth including Forest School, creative arts, and competitive sports alongside academic curriculum
- →Established feeder pathway into Shrewsbury School for senior education
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a nurturing, all-round environment with strong pastoral support; families valuing boarding flexibility; children who benefit from smaller class sizes and multiple pathways to engagement (academic, creative, sporting, outdoor).
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Contact & visit
Park Bank, Ruyton XI Towns
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY4 1HX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Packwood Haugh School?
Day fees at Packwood Haugh School are approximately £28,482 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Packwood Haugh School?
Packwood Haugh School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Packwood Haugh School a boarding school?
Packwood Haugh School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Packwood Haugh School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Packwood Haugh School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, individualised pastoral care in small-school setting
✓Flexible boarding options well-suited to military and expat families
✓Broad co-curricular engagement encouraging all-round development
✓Strong sense of community and Packwood ethos
Common concerns
!School not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting independent verification of standards
!Limited publicly available data on academic progress, destinations, and SEND provision
!Prep-only provision (age 4–13) requires transition planning to secondary