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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.

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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

Welcoming our new Head from January 2026 - Craig Williams

Craig Williams will become the new Head of Wrekin Prep from January 2026 having been Head of the highly successful 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 since taught at prep schools in Sussex, Somerset, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.

A keen cricketer, Craig also enjoys teaching sport alongside academic subjects and will be moving to the Wrekin Prep community with his wife Hannah, young son Quinn, and yellow labrador Wicket.

Alison Hartland-Griffiths, Head of Early Years and current member of Wrekin Prep’s Senior Leadership Team, will act as interim Head from September until January.

"I am delighted to be joining the Wrekin Prep community as it looks forward to this exciting new chapter"

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.

 

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map of the journey through wrekin prep school from nursery to reception to upper prep, ages 0 to 11
map of the journey through wrekin senior school from lancaster (year 7 to 8) to senior houses (year 9 to 11), ages 11 to 16
map of the journey through wrekin sixth form college (year 12 to 13) ages 16 to 18

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. 


Pastoral care at Wrekin prep

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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Events

Open days and more at wrekin

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Wrekin College October Open Morning

Discover the Wrekin Way at our Open Day

Wrekin College October Open Morning

Discover Wrekin Prep, Wrekin Senior and Wrekin Sixth at our Open Day on Saturday 4th October

We are delighted you would like to get to know us better and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you on Saturday 4th October 2025. Both Wrekin Prep, Wrekin Senior and Wrekin Sixth will be welcoming visitors on this day with lots of activities, tours, and a chance to meet pupils and staff and ask any admissions questions you may have.

There will be two visitor experiences at Wrekin Senior (including Wrekin Sixth), one beginning at 9.45am (arrival from 9.30am) and the second at 11.15am (arrival from 11am).

Wrekin Prep will be open from 9am until 11am, please feel free to arrive at anytime; to get the most out of your tour we recommend arriving no later than 10.15am.

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