Bancroft's Family of Schools
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The Bancroft's Family of Schools is a cohesive partnership of three highly regarded independent schools situated in Woodford Green, Essex. Brought together by a charitable merger, the group offers a seamless and exceptional educational pathway from the early years through to the sixth form. While they benefit from shared expertise, enhanced facilities, and robust collective stewardship, each time-honoured institution proudly retains its distinctive character, individual leadership, and community ethos. The family is dedicated to providing high-quality pastoral care and an ambitious, broad-ranging curriculum that allows every pupil to thrive and realise their full potential.
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Bancroft’s School is a co-educational independent day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18. Located on a greenfield site in Woodford Green, London, the school occupies an area that includes historic Victorian neo-Gothic buildings designed by Arthur Blomfield. Moving to its current location in the late 19th century, the school places a strong emphasis on scholarship, intellectual inquiry, and holistic development. Its educational model encourages independent thinking alongside extensive co-curricular engagement, supported by modern facilities such as a dedicated sports block and visual arts studios.
Woodford Green Preparatory School is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian day school in Essex for pupils aged three to 11. Known locally as "The Red School" due to its distinctive scarlet uniform, it provides a comprehensive foundation spanning nursery, pre-prep, and prep stages. The school focuses on delivering a forward-thinking curriculum alongside small class sizes to maintain personalised care. Pupils participate in an expansive co-curricular programme, which includes sports, music, and specialised digital clubs like ComputerXplorers, ensuring a well-rounded primary education within its modern prep facilities.
St Aubyn’s School is an independent, co-educational day school located in Woodford Green, Essex, catering for pupils aged 3 to 11. Founded as a boys' preparatory school, the institution became co-educational in 1995. The school is situated on an eight-acre site adjacent to Epping Forest, featuring specialised facilities for science, information and communication technology, music, art, and drama. Its primary building incorporates Pyrmont Villa, a mid-19th-century house. The school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals by cultivating academic, sporting, and creative achievements within a supportive environment.
Bancroft's Preparatory School is a co-educational prep day school for pupils aged 7 to 11, situated in Woodford Green. Set within the secure, landscaped campus of the wider Bancroft's School, pupils benefit from shared access to impressive senior facilities, including a swimming pool and sports hall. The curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity, balancing academic rigour with character development to nurture well-rounded individuals. In the lower years, children are taught primarily by a dedicated class teacher, while specialist staff deliver subjects such as French, Computing, and Music.