Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery

A other independent school school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery.

Berkshire, RG404YD Age 0-11 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Waverley Way
Finchampstead
Berkshire, RG404YD

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110142
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Waverley Way, Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40 4YD
Age range
0-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
312 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
0-11

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Are Kind. We Are Honest. We Do Our Best."

We Are Kind We Are Honest We Do Our Best

Head Teacher's Message

The Head emphasises a modern, nurturing, and high-achieving environment with small classes, a single-form-entry structure, and a warm ethos. The school highlights the Waverley Way values (kindness, honesty, doing their best), strong academic results, open-door communication with parents, and a focus on preparing pupils for secondary education while maintaining a family feel.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Clubs Music groups Sport and fixtures Arts and drama clubs Yoga Forest skills Cookery Chess Coding Lego Make and Do

Sports

Tennis Netball Rugby Cricket Football Hockey Swimming

Facilities

Forest School Chromebooks for Years 3-6 Outdoor learning Music rooms Library (noted in school descriptions) Play areas for different year groups

Curriculum Highlights

50 minutes per day of high-quality phonics and reading tuition in groups of 4 (Reception to Year 2) via Read Write Inc Small class sizes with around 21 pupils per year group Single-form entry (one class per year group) Preparation for 11+ and senior school entrance tests

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care is available 51 weeks a year. Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am (Nursery) and 8.00am (Reception upwards) with Early Risers from 7.30am and Breakfast from 8.00am. After School Club runs 3.30pm–6.00pm. Holiday Club and general wrap-around care are available whenever there is space, with care provided by in-house Waverley staff.

SEND Provision

SEN and Gifted and Talented provision is mentioned (a dedicated SEN unit to support those who struggle as well as the gifted and talented and scholarship pupils).

Admissions Criteria

Waverley is described as non-selective. Entry points include Reception (main entry), Pre-Prep (Year 1 and 2) and Prep (Year 3-6) depending on place availability. Admissions follow a 5-step process: (1) make an enquiry, (2) 1-2-1 tour, (3) meet Head, (4) taster day, (5) offer and deposit.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Not listed Bursaries: Available

Core School Day Fees (08:30–15:30) with wrap-around care charged separately. Breakfast Club and Early Risers, After School Club and Holiday Club are available. Fees are published per year group and include lunch and sports activities; VAT where applicable. Discounts available for paying annually or termly; sibling discounts may apply. Nursery funding for EY is noted and there are terms around notice and top-up specialist clubs.

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