Waverley Independent Private Prep (Primary) School - Wokingham, Berkshire

Waverley Prep School and Nursery, Wokingham - A Private, Co-Educational School

Ranked 'Best in Berkshire', 15th in the UK and National Athletics Champions 2026
As Berkshire’s best-performing independent Prep and Pre-Prep School and Nursery, Waverley in Wokingham provides an exceptional early years and primary school education for boys and girls aged 3 mths to 11 yrs. With outstanding academic outcomes, extensive opportunities in sport, music and the performing arts, and a warm, nurturing environment, every child is encouraged to thrive. Small class sizes, single-form entry (one class per year group) and a personalised education prepare pupils for entry to a superb range of renowned Senior Schools (independent, grammar 11+ and state). SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB is in full swing! Email holidayclub@waverleyschool.co.uk or click here.

Exceptional Pass Rate for Selective Grammar and Independent Senior Schools
Pupils progress to an impressive range of secondary schools (grammar 11+, independent and state). 93% of 2026 Year 6 Leavers secured their first-choice school with a 97% pass rate for selective schools. More. Our average pass rate for the Grammar 11+ is 81% (2023-2026). More.

Academic Outcomes are Outstanding - Wokingham's Top Primary School
95% of our 2026 Year 6 attained a combined score of 'Achieved & Greater Depth' in Reading, Writing & Maths SATS papers (compared to the national average of 62%). More.

National Athletics Champions 2026
Gold medallists at the ISA (Independent Schools Association) UK Championships in the headline team event (4 x 100mts relay) demonstrating our strive for excellence in all that our pupils do. More

Ranked 'Best in Berkshire' and 15th in the UK - Based on our Year 6 SATS Results
The only school to be in the Times Top 100 Prep Schools consistently for 14 consecutive years. Also ranked 15th in the UK by Dept. for Education. More

A Happy, Family-Feel School with a Broad, Rich Curriculum
Nurturing happy, confident children who embrace opportunities and strive for excellence. One class per year group with an average of 21 pupils. More

Senior School Scholarship Success
86% of 2026 Leavers received multiple senior school offers. 47% secured at least one scholarship across academics, sport and the performing arts. More

Inspected as 'Double Excellent'
... in our most recent graded inspection (2022). Waverley also achieved 100% compliance in its latest 2024 inspection. Our Nursery is inspected as 'Outstanding', reflecting our commitment to excellence from the very earliest years. These are the highest possible gradings achievable. More

Flexible and Affordable Fee Payment Options
Monthly, termly, annually or multiple years fee payment options. School fees are also charged separately to any wrap-around care needed. View fees

Full Wrap-Around Care Available, 51 Weeks a Year, 07:30-18:00hrs, for all Nursery and School Children
Breakfast Club, After School Club and Holiday Club managed by our own in-house Waverley Clubs Team for consistency of care throughout the day. More

Celebrating Pupil Achievements at Waverley Prep School, Wokingham

Congratulations to

Hugo, Dominic, Samuel and Matthew.

NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS 2026!

At the ISA (Independent Schools Association) Championships

Easy Steps to Secure Your School Place...

If you are interested in your child attending Waverley Prep School, there are 3 simple steps.

1. Apply (No fee).
Visit our our Admissions portal here and complete an Application Form or email our Admissions Team here.

2. Join us for a 1-2-1 Tour.
Upon receipt of an Application Form, if we have a place available, we invite parents to a 1-2-1 tour.

3. Meet our Head.
Following a tour, the family will be invited to meet our Head on a mutually convenient day.

4. Taster Day.
Prospective pupils are invited to spend a Taster Day with us to ensure they will feel happy and settled they can flourish in our school.

5. Accept an Offer.
Our Admissions Committee considers all applications and allocates our places. We normally have a 10-14 window to accept a school place.

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‘Quietly brilliant...’
‘A superior all-round option...’
‘Outstanding academic results...’

Waverley in Numbers

Our school ranking in the UK based on our Year 6 SATS results
Top marks in our latest ISI inspection (Feb 2024) and inspected as 'Double Excellent' in our last graded inspection (2022)
Of our 2026 Year 6 leavers in 2026 achieved a place at their 1st choice secondary school (at a range of nationally and regionally renowned independent, grammar and state schools)
Pass rate for selective Senior Schools (2026 Year 6 pupils)
Ranked 'Best in Berkshire' having been in the Top 100 schools consistently for 14 years (based on our SATS results of Year 6)
Our average pass rate for grammar schools (11+ exam) 2023 - 2026

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2025 yr6 leavers - results & destinations

Our SATS Results vs National Average 2026

Our SATS results for 'met standard' by subject. Source: Dept. for Education

Our SATS Results vs National Average 2022 - 2026

Our SATS results ('Achieved' and 'Greater Depth' combined results). Source: Dept. for Education

(Waverley is a non-selective school and therefore our results do vary year by year).

Parents say about The pre-prep School

Year 4 Parent

We just wish we'd found Waverley earlier...

Waverley is a lovely, nurturing school that helped our daughter regain her confidence and enjoy school again. Would highly recommend .

Parents say about The Prep school

Year 6 Mum

We joined halfway through school but our son felt like he had always been there.

Waverley has a wonderfully caring ethos and values. This secure platform allowed our son to fully focus on his studies in what is an unapologetically faster paced Year 5 and 6.

Parents say about The pre-prep School

Year 2 Parent

Our son loves the school...

We call our son 'Mr Waverley' because he loves the school so much!

Parents say about The Prep school

Year 6 Mum

Waverley is a fantastic school!

All three of our children have been supported and encouraged to achieve in all areas of the school community which has stayed with them to guide them into secondary school. We are incredibly grateful and privileged that Waverley has, and continues to be, part of our lives for over 10 years. Thank you.

isi inspectors say about The School (2024)

Pupils' social /economic education & contribution to society

Leaders support pupils' preparation for next steps through an engaging approach to target setting and preparation for senior school.

A programme of visiting speakers helps pupils to understand the wider world. For example, police officers speak to Year 6 about how to keep safe in the community and online.

isi inspectors say about The school (2024)

Leadership and management, and governance

The Proprietor and Board of Governors provide governance and are well informed about the school's work and performance through regular reports, school visits and committee and Board meetings with senior leaders.

Governors regularly review the content and implementation of policies to ensure the school operates in line with current legislation.

isi inspectors say about The School (2024)

Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing

Leaders ensure that pupils respect the diversity of the pupil body and share in their peers' celebrations of other cultures.

The 'Waverley Way' encapsulates the values of the school and is embedded in pupils' attitudes.

isi inspectors say about The school (2024)

Quality of education, training and recreation

Pupils develop high levels of self-understanding and self-awareness of their learning through the encouraging and supportive ethos in the school.

The warm and trusting relationships between pupils and their teachers support pupils to be self-motivated and interested in their work. As a result, pupils' self-esteem develops increasingly as they make progress.