St Margaret's Preparatory School
St Margaret's Preparatory School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 in Calne, Wiltshire. It occupies a leafy 27-acre campus which it shares with senior school, St Mary's Calne. The school has the aim of 'Inspiring Excellence' and achieves this through four key pillars which underpin a bespoke curriculum – Igniting Interests, Nurturing Individuality, Fostering Exploration, and Realising Potential.
Key facts
· St Margaret's Preparatory School is a day school.
· It is a pre-prep and prep school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).
· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years.
· St Margaret's Preparatory School has between 100 and 200 pupils.
· The school is located in Calne in Wiltshire.
Why choose St Margaret's Preparatory School?
Headmaster Luke Bromwich says: 'By ‘Inspiring Excellence’ we aim to instil a positive sense of self in each pupil and a drive to be the best that they can be in all respects. Our philosophy is underpinned by the belief that children thrive when they are happy, stimulated and encouraged.'
'We believe our duty is to prepare the children in our care to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world; to equip them with the life skills and attributes that will allow them to flourish in their senior schools and beyond.'
Attain asked the school, what makes St Margaret's Prep different – and why should parents consider it?
St Margaret’s is a small school, with a big heart. We offer a holistic and balanced education, underpinned by strong values.
Children at St Margaret’s have a wealth of opportunities to discover their passions, with a broad and rich curriculum, which often takes them outdoors and into nature, learning in the abundant space they have available to them. The school’s youngest learners also now have access to the school’s Early Years' Courtyard – a newly built outdoor learning space designed to ignite interests and inspire creativity.
Sharing a 28-acre site with St Mary’s Calne gives St Margaret’s pupils access to extended facilities that not many other standalone prep schools can boast, such as multiple sports pitches, a 25m indoor swimming pool, a climbing wall and science labs.
Our moto of ‘Inspiring Excellence’ underpins all that we do – from Forest School sessions, to robotics and coding, residential trips such as sailing on the Isle of Wight, to exploring our local area, rich in Neolithic history, to our pupils’ performances on stage and their tenacity and humility on the sports pitch – our pupils adopt a ‘have-a-go’ attitude, they are happy in their learning and they are proud of their school.
We encourage prospective parents to visit and see first-hand what we offer. As well as our Open Events, we offer weekly ‘Walk and Talk’ tours with Mr Bromwich, which can be arranged by contacting the school.
Head, Governance and Inspections
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Head
Alex Hopkins was appointed Head of St Margaret's Prep in September 2024, having been Deputy Head Academic at the school for the past four years.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in January 2022. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
St Margaret's Preparatory School Fees
Leavers' Destinations from St Margaret's Preparatory School
When pupils leave St Margaret's Preparatory School, they go on to a number of senior schools including:
No leavers' destinations information is available.
Feeder Schools for St Margaret's Preparatory School
Pupils who attend St Margaret's Preparatory School have joined from a number of prep schools including:
No feeder prep school information is available.
St Margaret's Preparatory School Open Days
Open Event
Open Events at St Margaret's Prep are the perfect opportunity for an initial taste of life at the school. You will meet key members of staff, tour the campus and talk with pupils. Parents can book via the school website.
Open Event
Open Events at St Margaret's Prep are the perfect opportunity for an initial taste of life at the school. You will meet key members of staff, tour the campus and talk with pupils. Parents can book via the school website.
More about St Margaret's Preparatory School
Next steps
If you think St Margaret's Preparatory School might be of interest to your child, visit the St Margaret's Preparatory School website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.
