Nursery and Prep School for ages 2-11

Welcome to Gidea Park Preparatory School & Nursery. Situated in Gidea Park, an attractive, leafy residential area near to Romford, our school offers a well-rounded, contemporary education concentrating on happy pupils who approach their learning with curiosity and determination. Our boys and girls learn in a nurturing environment with caring and motivated staff helping make the most of their ability.

Established in 1917, Gidea Park Prep is a school where each pupil is valued as an individual and where we have high expectations of what all children can achieve. To do this, we have three aims:

We are a happy community

We are fearlessly curious

We are proud our learning

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Why choose Gidea Park Preparatory School?

Happy Children

Wellbeing is paramount at Gidea Park and underlies all that we do at the Nursery and School.

Providing Opportunities

Our broad curriculum enables all children to have a go, try something new or build on existing skills.

Academic Results

Our results speak for themselves and are testament to the high standard of teaching that takes place at Gidea Park.

Read our fantastic reviews

There is a lovely balance between work and play.
Key Stage 1 Parent
All my teachers have supported me throughout my journey at Gidea Park.
Year 6 Leaver
My children were always been taught respect and family values at Gidea Park.
Past Parent
I have 2 children at the school and they have enjoyed being part of a small, caring school where they know everyone and have a strong sense of community.
Key Stage 2 Parent
We all feel proud to be part of the school’s family.
Key Stage 1 Parent

Orchard Funding

Orchard Funding is available should you wish to pay school fees monthly.

Gidea Park Prep School is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Orchard Funding Ltd which is a lender authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with number 725315. Company number 06656377 registered at 222 Armstrong Road Luton LU2 0FY. Instalment credit option subject to terms, conditions, and acceptance.

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Interested in joining Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery? Book a tour with us! Visit the link in our bio to enquire. #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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Interested in joining Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery? Book a tour with us! Visit the link in our bio to enquire. #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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A beautiful Mother's Day Coffee morning today, and a good opportunity to celebrate #InternationalWomenDay at the same time. Thank you to our wonderful PFA for hosting. #happycuriousproud

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Today is a 'artist themed' day. Great to see Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo joining us. #seperatedatbirth #happycuriousproud

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Well done to Paul and the team for gaining a maximum 5 rating on our food safety inspection this week. #happycuriousproud

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Today is NSPCC Number Day and the children have been focussing on maths and numbers all morning. #happycuriousproud

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Due to unprecedented interest we are opening a second Reception class at Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery. Please do get in touch to book an individual tour - link in bio for more details. #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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In our latest ISI report we are pleased to announce that Gidea Park were rated 'Excellent' for the quality of our pupils personal development. See further school report details on our website by heading to the link in our bio! #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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Gidea Park are proud of the friendly family environment that we have created for our students. See our website for more on our key values! #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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On Monday our wonderful PFA organised a Christmas Wreath Making workshop. The outcomes were quite spectacular! #happycuriousproud

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Lunchtime jam session! #happycuriousproud

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Form 4 and 5 have been having a great time with the London Symphony Orchestra today. #londonsymphony #happycuriousproud