Forest Preparatory School, a well-established prep school, is proudly celebrating its 101st year. Known for its family-friendly environment and welcoming atmosphere, Forest Prep continues to stand out for its varied curriculum designed to help every child flourish.
A varied curriculum is vital because it develops the whole child, academically, socially and emotionally, while helping children discover their strengths, interests and confidence from an early age. At Forest Prep, this variety is delivered by specialist teachers in Sport, Art, Science and French, ensuring pupils are taught by experts who inspire curiosity.
Children can begin their Forest Prep journey from the age of two in the Nursery, where a strong educational focus is introduced early through phonics lessons, mark-making and even French. This early foundation means that by the time children reach Reception, they are confident, capable and truly ‘Reception ready’.
New to this year is the Outdoor Learning Classroom, a valuable addition to the Early Years curriculum. Carefully aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) goals, the outdoor learning programme blends purposeful play with real-world experiences. The space is even home to two baby pygmy goats!
From Year 2 onwards, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning form part of the curriculum. Introduced early, these skills become intuitive, giving pupils a clear advantage in 11+ exams for the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium and entrance exams for independent schools. Beyond exams, children develop skills that are essential for Maths and English.
While offering breadth, Forest Prep’s ‘bread and butter’ remains English and Maths. Juniper assessments (nationally standardised tests used to track pupil progress) show exceptional outcomes. Recent results reveal 96% attainment in Reading, 98% in Maths and 97% in Writing, all significantly higher than both the national benchmark and our already high-performing local authority, Trafford.
Want to find out more about life at Forest Preparatory School? Join us at our Open Morning on Saturday 7th March. https://www.forestschool.co.uk/admissions/open-morning/
