Forest Prep is an independent, co-educational school situated in Timperley which borders Altrincham. Forest Prep is for children aged 2 – 11 years and consists of a Nursery and Kindergarten (pre-school) which makes up the Early Years department alongside the Reception class. Our Nursery and Kindergarten is open all year round (48 weeks of the year) to offer a stimulating learning experience for our youngest pupils. Based in a quiet residential area in Timperley, Altrincham, our school grounds consist of the original house full of character and charm, surrounded by beautifully maintained leafy gardens. The school is rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas in its latest ISI Report in May 2018.

At Forest Prep, staff provide a happy, stimulating and well-disciplined environment, and encourage each child to strive for excellence, and reach their full potential in all areas of school life. Children join us in Nursery and from that day they are stretched and challenged in an educationally fun way. They then continue to grow and develop as they progress through the school.

Excellent pastoral care is built on knowledge of every child as an individual, and with an ‘open door’ policy strong links are formed with parents, allowing for excellent communication between home and school.

Our Wraparound Care enables children from the age of two to be safely looked after in school from 7:30am until 6:00pm each day.

Though the nursery and school is not academically selective, Forest Prep has great expectations, resulting in high aspirations from the children, and great achievements occurring both in and out of the classroom.

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Enrolling now for Nursery 2025

It's never too early to enquire, we have already started to enrol children for September 2025. This cohort is for children born between 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2023. Call our friendly Admissions team to arrange a tour of our Nursery and School. We look forward to showing you life at Forest.