Snaresbrook Prep School
London · E18 2EA
Snaresbrook Prep is an established, day-only preparatory school in East London serving ages 3–11 with a reputation for academic rigour and pastoral care rooted in the principle 'if this were my child, what would I want for them?' Since September 2025, the school has joined the Forest Group, gaining synergies with Forest School (a leading 4–18 independent) while maintaining its distinct community-focused identity. Pupils typically progress to selective senior schools including Forest, Bancroft's, Chigwell, and City of London, departing as confident, curious and kind learners.
- →Strong academic track record with well-documented progression to leading senior schools
- →Recent ISI inspection affirming prioritisation of pupils' progress and wellbeing
- →Automatic right of entry to Forest School at 11+ (subject to progress), providing continuity and choice
- →Individualised, nurturing approach in a close-knit community setting
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a structured, academically-ambitious environment with strong pastoral oversight and clear pathways to selective senior education. Families seeking day-only provision in East London with a focus on character and independence alongside academic achievement.
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Contact & visit
75 Woodford Road, South Woodford, London
London
E18 2EA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Snaresbrook Prep School?
Day fees at Snaresbrook Prep School are approximately £22,122 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Snaresbrook Prep School?
Snaresbrook Prep 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 Snaresbrook Prep School a boarding school?
Snaresbrook Prep School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Snaresbrook Prep School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Snaresbrook Prep School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic outcomes with clear progression to selective senior schools
✓Nurturing, pastoral environment where children are individually known and supported
✓Distinctive, values-driven approach ('if this were my child') differentiating it from larger chain preps
✓Forest School partnership adding resource depth and continuity without diluting distinct identity
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected (ISI inspection is more recent benchmark); newer families may find limited external performance data relative to state-inspected alternatives