One great future, one great start
Love the journey
Wrekin Prep Education
The first stage of the Wrekin College journey providing exceptional, educational experiences
Established in 1845, Wrekin Prep takes great pride in its rich history and renowned reputation for delivering exceptional all-round education.
A confident start
Laying the Foundations for Lifelong Learning at Wrekin Prep
In choosing Wrekin Prep, you elect to educate your child in a school that has, at its core, the aim of enabling every child to be the very best they can be.
At Wrekin Prep, your child will be given education without boundaries or ceilings, where children can learn and grow in a happy safe environment.
With a broad and balanced forward-thinking and innovative curriculum, we aim to build the foundations upon which all learning will be built. It is these foundations, as children start their Wrekin journey, that will ensure the strength and direction of their educational pathway for the rest of their lives.
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Leadership
Head, Craig Williams
Craig Williams started as Head at Wrekin Prep in January 2026 having been Head of Abingdon Prep School in Oxfordshire for the past eight years, and having taught in a number of the country’s top schools during his career.
After attending Bradfield College as a pupil, he went on to gain his degree in Geography from Oxford University, and has taught at prep schools in Sussex, Somerset, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.
A keen cricketer, Craig also enjoys teaching sport alongside academic subjects and is joined at Wrekin Prep by his wife Hannah, son Quinn, and yellow labrador Wicket.
Prep life
A learning adventure
We offer a challenging and stimulating environment where every child is known as an individual and is well supported to fulfil their full potential. High standards of academic achievement are realised within a broad and balanced curriculum which embraces creativity, the arts and sport.
Pastoral care
WELLBEING AT OUR HEART
We are a forward-thinking independent primary school, evolving our educational offering to ensure that we are equipping our pupils with the right mindset and skill set to enable them to thrive both today and tomorrow.
school life
a learning adventure
Wrekin Prep offers a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking education rooted in a proud history of excellence. Every child is known, supported and challenged to fulfil their potential through a rich curriculum balancing academic rigour with creativity, sport and the arts.
Academic
An enhanced curriculum
Our outstanding prep curriculum is a vibrant adventure in learning within a challenging and stimulating environment. It embraces the academic and allows connections between subjects to be made, for learning to be themed with ‘hooks’ for learning and topics closing with a ‘fantastic finish’. It is a curriculum structure to enable children to meet or exceed age-related expectations at a prep school expected level.
co-curricular
BROADENING HORIZONS
At Wrekin Prep, creativity and exploration are at the heart of our co-curricular offer. From creative arts to sport, innovation to life skills, our co-curricular curriculum and after-school Horizons programme provide a rich mix of activities that extend learning well beyond the classroom.
Costs
what does it cost?
Choosing Wrekin Prep means choosing a high-quality independent education that empowers your child to grow, achieve, and shape their own future. We focus on developing confident, well-rounded individuals who are ready to thrive in a competitive world. Learn what it costs, and what’s included, by exploring our fees and the value behind them.
admissions
begin the journey
Choosing the right school is a big step, and at Wrekin, we’re here to make that journey easy and personal for your family. Our experienced Admissions Team is ready to guide you through the whole process, with expert support from your first enquiry to your first day. Whether you're joining in Reception or Sixth Form, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Events
Open days and more at wrekin
Up Next
Experience Wrekin Prep at our Stay and Play
Stay and Play
Visit us and join the festivities with our Chinese New Year and Valentines-themed Stay and Play on Tuesday 24th February at 2-3:30pm. This event is especially for those families with children thinking about joining our Reception class in September 2026. Children, accompanied by their parents, will be able to meet the Reception team, take part in themed activities, enjoy refreshments and have a great time!
Tuesday 24th February
2-3:30pm
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