Happy. Curious. Proud.

Welcome to Gidea Park Preparatory School & Nursery. Situated in Gidea Park, an attractive, leafy residential area near to Romford in Essex, 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 take pride in 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

What's happening?

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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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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

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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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Interested in touring our facilities? Visit our website to book a tour with us today! Link in bio. #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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Come visit the Inspired Learning Group at the 2023 Independent School Show! Find us at stand no. 622 to discover more about us, and other schools and nurseries across the group. #findtherightschool #schoolsshow #giveus2hours

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We are hiring at Gidea Park Preparatory School! Visit the Inspired Learning Group website for more open vacancies. #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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Form 4 have had a great time at the Science Museum today. #happycuriousproud #sciencemuseum

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Interested in touring our facilities? Visit our website to book a tour with us today! Link in bio.⠀ ⠀ #gideaparkprepschool #gideapark #gideaparkschool #gideaparkinspire #romfordschools #ilgschools #indepedentschools #happycuriousproud

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Some of our Toddler Room children have a bit of a 'thing' about Costa. So we made our own coffee shop! How very civilised. #costacoffeeuk #costacoffee #happycuriousproud