Forest Preparatory School

Moss Lane, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 6LJ
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9.9 48 Reviews
Situated in the attractive suburb of Timperley, south of Manchester, Forest Preparatory School is a co-educational, independent day school for children aged two to eleven.

At Forest, staff believe that they have found a perfect balance in pursuing academic excellence whilst maintaining strong pastoral care standards.

Staff strongly believe that if a child is happy they will learn, and if they have a sound and efficient framework within which to work, they will thrive.

Every child is made to feel important and valued by every member of staff and through this atmosphere of collaboration, success is achieved.

The school is very proud of its academic results, with pupils obtaining places at notable Independent and Grammar Schools.
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Care Provided by Forest Preparatory School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Graeme Booth (Headmaster)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • 4 weeks per academic year

Funding & Fees Guide for Forest Preparatory School

  • School Fees (Term Time) for academic year 2024/2025 are as follows:


    Nursery and Kindergarten - £51.00 per day
    Nursery and Kindergarten - Mornings + lunch - £42.00 per morning
    Nursery and Kindergarten - Morning Only - £35.00 per morning

    Non Term Time Nursery Provision Fees 2024/2025:
    Half Day (between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m) - £29.50
    Full Day (between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) -   £49.50

  • Our school day runs from 8:40am - 3:10pm. We do offer wrap around care which incurs the following costs:


    Breakfast club 7:30am to 8:40am including breakfast - £6:25 per session.
    Late stay (runs from 3:10pm to 6:00pm) including afternoon tea - £12:50 per session.


    Our non term time provision which runs in the school holidays, is flexible and is booked on a pay-as-you-go system.

Forest Preparatory School Reviews (48)

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9.9

Forest Preparatory School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forest Preparatory School has 48 reviews.

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Review from Vicky K (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting our son into Forest Prep nursery was the best decision we could have made for him. He is so content and he has made great progress already just in the first half term with his speech, his confidence and his friendships.
The facilities and resources are brand new and most importantly the staff
are warm, approachable, friendly and fun! They have really taken the time to get to know him and understand how he ticks! The nursery has its own private space separate from the older children but we really like the fact there is opportunity to be around the older children. There is a real magic about the whole school and I would highly recommend it.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is wonderful, so warm and welcoming. My daughter settled in here extremely quickly when she started last Easter. The nursery is in a lovely, safe setting within the school and the staff are very kind and caring, putting both myself and my daughter at ease. Being within a school environment
has been invaluable to my daughter, learning from the older students and building friendships. There are many events throughout the school year that nursery students can participate in as well as an excellent dance and movement class which my daughter loves. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a nurturing environment, didn't have to worry once when dropping our little boy off each day as he settled so quickly. The school makes a point of knowing every child as an individual and would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Sara f (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff know the children very well. They are very academic.
They bring in animals including birds and lambs for the children to play with.
Very interactive environment with lots of music, texture, fabric and information.
Teachers are very dedicated and reliable.
Children feel safe
and valued.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Thank you for taking the time to complete this lovely review.


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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 3 children, our eldest two attend the school and our youngest is the first to go through the nursery. Our son settled immediately due to the caring staff and nurturing environment. He talks excitedly about his days and often asks if he can go in on the days he does not attend!


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a variety of multi sensory and engaging experiences on offer - for example this term they have played with baby lambs and will be meeting birds of prey. They eat lunch in the main dining hall which I feel is good preparation for school transition. Communication with parents is very good. Wrap around care is flexible and comprehensive. Easily the best of the three settings we have experienced for nursery care and the others were also very good. Thank you!

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for taking the time to complete the review. It is much appreciated.


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Review from J X (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff there are very friendly and helpful. They truly care about the development of children.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for taking the time to complete the review. It is much appreciated.


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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September 2021 and both myself and my husband have been thrilled with how well she has settled: forging great relationships with both staff and peers alike. Her timetable is varied and, unlike previous settings she has been to, has specialist subjects taught by specialist teachers,
which she loves.


The teachers are very approachable and engage with parents regularly about the progression of their child, both socially and academically- although I would like to see this transpire more through various digital apps available. My daughter looks forward to school every day and bursts out at the end of each day with excitement and news of all the wonderful learning she has achieved that day. A huge thank you to all those who have made the start of her school life an extremely enjoyable and seamless experience.


Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for taking the time to complete the review. It is much appreciated.


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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving nurseries I was anxious about my daughter settling in especially since she started a term later than the rest of her class. My mind was instantly put at ease on her first day by the caring and nurturing staff. Since starting her language skills have improved dramatically as well as her
independence. My husband and I love the sense of community throughout the school and couldn’t be happier that our daughter is a part of it.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. We are delighted that your daughter loves coming to school - just as much as we love having her in our Nursery class.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been to both nursery and kindergarten at Forest Preparatory School and settled in very well from day 1 and is now flourishing with his personal development. Every teacher and teaching assistant cares about each child which is evident when you watch them interact. The skills my son has learnt
so far has now prepared him for reception which will be an easy transition for him. My son enjoys going to school and also the late stay (and sometimes breakfast club) wrap-around care the school provides, which is an extra added bonus.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Thank you for your kind review of Forest Prep School, it is very much appreciated. We are looking forward to seeing him in reception in September 2022. Many thanks again Mr Booth and team.


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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic school with a great ethos instilled into the children from the get-go.
The uniform presentation is always impeccable and it seems to be the children that take pride in it.
The teachers are more than happy to talk, listen and feedback at any time during pick up or drop off. They
do a fabulous job with our daughter and soon our son too.
Couldn’t recommend the school enough.
Although, I would like to see some IT investment.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for your review it is much appreciated.
Thank you from the Pre Prep team and Mr Booth


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is excited to turn up to school every day which is lovely for us to see. His speech has been coming along well since starting at Forest Preparatory School as has his listening skills. It’s comforting to know that he is being nurtured well whilst he is at school and we look forward to seeing how
he comes along each year. The staff are brilliant we could not ask for more, and find the small class sizes suit our son well.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Thank you for your lovely review - it is much appreciated by all.
Best wishes, The Pre Prep Team and Mr Booth


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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with my choice for my daughter's school, I wouldn't send her anywhere else. My daughter started preschool (Kindergarten) in September 2021 and we have had only positive experiences with the school. The school has incredible caring staff with so much experience, they challenge every single
child to grow and develop more and each child receives a personalised plan for learning and development. My daughter developed confidence, self-esteem, learned so much (phonics, maths, she can even write and read simple words, and a lot about the world), and made amazing friends. She absolutely loves going to school.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Thank you for your lovely review- it is much appreciated by all.


Best wishes,
The Pre Prep Team and Mr Booth


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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 3 year old skips in every day and comes home very happy. The staff are caring and seem invested in bringing the children on both mentally and physically. We are really happy with the service provided.

Reply from Graeme Booth, Headmaster at Forest Preparatory School

Many thanks for your kind words about life in Nursery at Forest. It is much appreciated by the team.


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Review from Ajmal E (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two girls at Forrest school for the last few years.
Excellent teachers, excellent management and excellent education and care for our children.
During Covid, they have done their utmost best to keep the children safe in bubbles, and families reassured.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The early year's provision at Forest is, largely, a feeder for the main school. I have experience of the kindergarten (pre-school) year, which manages to deliver a caring and nurturing environment, but with a strong early introduction to education. By the end of kindergarten, the children are more than
ready to start reception. They’re aware they are part of the bigger school community, and they can’t wait to be more involved - to the extent that you hardly even notice they’ve started ‘big school’! My children have thoroughly enjoyed their preschool experience at Forest, and I would certainly recommend it to others.

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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 Children currently at Forest school age 5-6 and 3-4 and have been impressed by the standard of teaching, enthusiasm and friendliness of staff from headmaster to caretaker. A special mention to Head of Early Years, who has looked after both our children at early stages who has instilled a willingness
and hunger to learn, whose pastoral care is exceptional, and provides insightful comments at parents evening. We are also very grateful to the other teachers for his dynamic approach to ‘after school’ on the rare occasions we have required it. Both children have settled in well, socialise well with peers and other children, and have both been awarded ‘pupil of the week’ at some stage which has really boosted their confidence. I am very impressed with the many initiatives to encourage and promote learning, Monty the dog amongst others!

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest son is currently in Kindergarten and simply put - it feels like leaving your child with a family member. The care, love and teaching they receive is second to none and the staff genuinely care about the children like they are their own. Both of my children loved going to Nursery and Kindergarten
as they truly saw it as learning through play. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Forest Pre Prep to anyone and I will be truly saddened when he moves into Reception and I won’t get to see the wonderful teachers on a daily basis.

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Review from Anisha (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Forest has nurtured and cared for our son both emotionally and cognitively. They are a family-driven support network for every pupil and I can’t stress the positive impact Forest has had on my son and our family!

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Review from Heidi H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is an inviting second home for my daughter to thrive in.
She has built her confidence, and her vocabulary is exceptional.
The teachers are caring and treat all children as individuals.
My daughter runs to hang up her coat and sit with her teachers.
My only issue is her being upset
the days she doesn't attend.
Thank you so much for your support and ensuring a safe warm environment; I can be proud of leaving her in.

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Review from Ruj U (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy and impressed with Forest Preparatory Nursery. The staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, kind, yet firm. The nursery has brought out the best in our son, and he has only been there since September. I cannot even imagine how much he’ll thrive as he carries on this brilliant school. Any
parent thinking of enrolling their child here should definitely go ahead. They won’t be disappointed.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Forest Preparatory School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.942 for Forest Preparatory School is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.942

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forest Preparatory School is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Bellevue Education

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Nurseries North West England 2019

Recipient: Forest Preparatory School

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Bellevue Education

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

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Meet the Team (8)

Graeme

Graeme Booth

Job Title: Headmaster

Joined: 2002

At Forest, we believe that we have found a perfect balance in pursuing academic excellence whilst at the same time maintaining strong pastoral care standards.

We strongly believe that if a child is happy they will learn and if they have a sound and efficient framework within which to work they will thrive.

Every child is made to feel important and valued by all concerned and through this atmosphere of collaboration, success is achieved.

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Beverley

Beverley Budd

Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher and Deputy Head (Academic and Early Years).

Joined: 2017

Mrs Budd is the Kindergarten teacher supported by Mrs Singer and Miss Naylor.

They aim to give our youngest children the best possible start to school life, so that they feel happy, safe and secure, whilst learning in a rich, varied and challenging environment.

The whole of the curriculum is delivered in our vibrant and well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas, which are carefully planned to cover each area of development.

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Hayley

Hayley Bardsley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Miss Bardsley is our Nursery Manager. She is responsible for the daily running of Forest's Nursery. She has a strong passion for Early Years, especially outdoor learning.

Ana

Ana Saez

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Miss Saez is our Nursery Practitioner, working with the 2-3-year-old age group at Forest Prep. Miss Saez is a native Spanish speaker and teaches Spanish to the children in Nursery. Miss Saez also teaches the extra-curricular Spanish club.

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Christine

Christine Singer

Job Title: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2023

Christine is our Kindergarten Teaching Assistant and works with our 3 - 4-year-old preschool children. Christine has worked with preschool children for over 16 years which included managing a nursery for 5 years,

Christine is also a pediatric first aider.

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Katie

Katie Naylor

Job Title: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2024

Miss Naylor is our Kindergarten Teaching Assistant and teaches our 3-4-year-old preschool children.

Zena

Zena Smith

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Mrs Smith works in the nursery with our 2 and 3-year-olds.

Lydia

Lydia Hamilton

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Miss Hamilton works full time in the nursery with our 2 - 3 year olds.

Miss Hamilton is a former Forester, so fully understands and embraces the Forest values.

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