Independent school · Oxfordshire
The Manor Preparatory School
- Ages 2–11
- Mixed
- £5,603–£8,422/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 11 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 26 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £6,719.00 |
| Reception with Early Education Funding | £5,603.00 |
| Year 1 and Year 2 | £7,343.00 |
| Year 3 and Year 4 | £7,915.00 |
| Year 5 and Year 6 | £8,422.00 |
| Pre-Nursery/Nursery one full day per week, unfunded (VAT exempt) | £1,119.00 |
| Pre-Nursery/Nursery one full day per week, with funding (VAT exempt) | £933.00 |
Registration fee: £96.00
Deposit: £720.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Pre-Nursery
- Nursery
- Reception
Visit at an Open Event or private visit, then submit the Registration Form and fee; pupils are considered in registration date order. Every child attends a Taster Day/Visit before an offer; Years 1 to 6 sit a short informal assessment. Accept with the Acceptance Form and deposit.
Assessments
- Taster Day/Visit
- Short informal assessment (Years 1 to 6)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Wantage (West), Route 1 | Wantage, Grove, East Hanney, Kingston Bagpuize | 07:25 |
| Goring (South), Route 2 | Goring, Moulsford, Blewbury, Chilton, Q Gardens | 07:20 |
| Nettlebed (East), Route 3 | Nettlebed, Crowmarsh Hill, Wallingford, Brightwell Cum-Sotwell, Long Wittenham | 07:25 |
Cost: £690 per term both ways, five days a week; £345 one way; £138 both ways one day a week; £69 one way one day; ad hoc £25 / £12.50
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–11
- Pupils
- 376
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Anglican/Church of England
- Phone
- 01235858458
- Address
- Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
- Website
- manorprep.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.