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Woodford Green Preparatory School

Glengall Road, Snakes Lane West, IG8 0BZ

Independent school for ages 3–11 in Snakes Lane West. Mixed intake.

Woodford Green Preparatory School is a non-selective independent preparatory school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, teaching around 370 boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with nursery classes.

The school says it was founded in 1932 to provide a non-denominational Christian education, is known locally as the Red School for its scarlet uniforms, and describes itself as a diverse community inclusive of all faiths and none. It adds that it will join Bancroft's and St Aubyn's to form the Bancroft's Family of Schools from September 2026. Its most recent ISI inspection (May 2023) found the school met the required standards, including safeguarding.

Ages 3–11 · Primary age
368 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Redbridge’s deadlines and how to apply →