Wishford Education group
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Wishford Education is a leading group of independent prep and senior schools, nurseries, and camps across the South of England. Founded in 2011 with the acquisition of Heywood Prep, the group focuses on providing high-quality, individualised education while maintaining the unique character of each member school. By centralising governance, investment, and professional expertise, Wishford aims to provide its schools with the financial security and strategic leadership necessary to deliver outstanding educational outcomes and facilities.
Associated Schools(8)
Rupert House School is an independent, co-educational pre-prep and preparatory day school catering for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. Situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, the school is housed in a historic Grade II listed building behind its iconic blue door. The curriculum focuses on developing a growth mindset while instilling values of courage, creativity, respect, and resilience. Alongside its primary town house location, the school utilises extensive facilities including approximately six acres of playing fields on the Fairmile, a Forest School, and an all-weather sports pitch.
St David's School is a co-educational independent preparatory school located in Purley, Surrey, catering for children aged 2 to 11. Founded in 1912, the school is situated in a residential area and occupies a traditional Victorian building. It provides a broad curriculum that includes specialist teaching in music, sport, and modern foreign languages. The school emphasises the development of individual potential within a supportive community environment. Facilities include a dedicated early years department and outdoor play areas designed to support physical development and creative learning.
St Mary’s Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 3 to 11 years, providing early years, pre-prep, and prep education. Situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, the school is housed in a beautiful Victorian townhouse close to the River Thames. The curriculum includes core subjects alongside specialist teaching in French, music, science, drama, and sport. As a Microsoft Showcase School, it focuses on blending nature with a nurturing learning environment to prepare pupils for the transition to selective senior schools.
High March School is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11, located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Divided across two nearby sites within four acres of grounds, the school incorporates a nursery that also accepts a small intake of boys. The ethos focuses heavily on nurturing well-rounded individuals through core values of kindness, friendship, and educational excellence. Notable facilities include a state-of-the-art 20-metre indoor heated swimming pool, an adventure playground, a science laboratory, and specialised art and drama suites. French is taught as the primary modern foreign language.
St Faith's Prep is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, located in the village of Ash, Kent. Set within five acres of grounds overlooking the countryside, the school is housed in a handsome Victorian villa. Facilities include a nature garden, a multi-purpose sports hall, and a heated saltwater swimming pool. Guided by the motto 'I Can & I Will', the school provides a broad curriculum with specialist teaching in music, art, computing, and sport. A variety of extracurricular activities, such as choirs and orchestras, are also available.
St David's Prep is a co-educational independent day school located in West Wickham, catering for pupils aged 3 to 11. Set within six acres of grounds that feature dedicated outdoor learning spaces and a Forest School element, the school fosters a close-knit, family atmosphere. Its ethos focuses on encouraging young learners to develop core personal values, such as resilience, curiosity, and respect. The school provides a broad, structured curriculum designed to instil a lifelong love of learning while building confidence and academic ambition across all year groups.
St Edward's Prep is an independent co-educational day school and nursery located on the west side of Reading, catering for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Founded in 1947, the school occupies a single site centred upon an extended Victorian town house within a residential area. The curriculum emphasises developing the whole child pastorally and academically. The school features dedicated specialist teaching areas for music, science, art, and information and communication technology, alongside a strong focus on STEAM subjects, including computing and design.
The Mead School is a co-educational independent preparatory day school and nursery for pupils aged 3 to 11, situated near the historic Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. Established in 1957 and housed in a Victorian villa, the school maintains a family-focused ethos founded on Christian principles. The curriculum provides specialist teaching in music, drama, and sport, alongside core academics. A member of the Wishford Schools group, the school prepares children for various senior destinations, including local grammar schools. Facilities include on-site playgrounds and a nearby playing field for outdoor education and sport.