Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School caters for children from the early years through to age 11, taking them from their first steps in nursery to the point of moving on to senior school. With around 244 pupils, it is a small, co-educational setting in Southend-on-Sea where staff are likely to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent", recognising both academic standards and the quality of pupils' personal development. The school is led by Head Mrs Hannah Sanders.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 March 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education "excellent", its highest rating, which speaks to consistently strong teaching and outcomes across this age group. Around 7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared to mainstream learners while maintaining capacity to help those who need a little extra. The small roll allows for close attention to individual progress as children prepare for the move to senior school.
Head · Mrs Hannah Sanders
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.38%
- EHC plans
- 1.23%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.