Ilford, Essex · IG1 4QR
Pupils
93
Day fees
£10k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
The Ursuline Prep School in Ilford is a small, Catholic co-educational day prep serving pupils aged 3–11 across the Ilford area of Essex. As part of the Ursuline educational tradition, the school emphasises values-based education alongside academic development. With fewer than 100 pupils, it offers a close-knit, family-oriented environment typical of independent Catholic preparatory schools in outer London.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a faith-informed education within a nurturing, small-school setting; pupils who benefit from close pastoral care and individual attention rather than large-scale competitive academies.
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2-4 Coventry Road
Ilford, Essex
IG1 4QR
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Day fees at The Ursuline Prep School Ilford are approximately £9,600 per year (2024/25).
The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 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.
The Ursuline Prep School Ilford is a day school in Ilford and does not offer boarding.
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing Catholic community and strong pastoral care
✓Individualised attention and small class sizes
✓Good preparation for selective senior school entry
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and co-curricular breadth typical of small independent preps
!No Ofsted inspection history limits independent verification of quality