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Maple Walk School

Maple Walk School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11, offering small class sizes and an inspiring curriculum.

BrentPre PrepCo Ed, becoming co-educationalAges 3–11Day178 pupils
Day fees
£18,297
How competitive entry is
Open entry
Pupils
178
Founded
2004
Next deadline
No dates published
Verified 2 weeks agosource
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
81.1/100
69% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes70
Destinations & outcomes60
Future-readiness55
Pastoral & wellbeing95
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add60
Access & breadth70
Parent sentiment70
External consensus70

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Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Brent for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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About the head

Brilliant beginnings, fantastic futures

Maple Walk School seeks committed families and pupils who can contribute to and benefit from its high standard of education and care.

Distinctive features

Voted Top 10 Best Value Prep Schools by The Telegraph

Sibling priority admission

Low fees compared to other London schools

Activities & co-curricular

sport

GymnasticsGymnastics Club

music

ClarinetSchool ChoirInstrument LessonsFlutePianoGuitarMusic Technology ClubDrumsChoirSinging

drama

DramaDance ClubLAMDA ExaminationsDrama ClassesDance

academic club

Annual Poetry and Public Speaking Competitions11+ Preparation ClubsPoetry and Public Speaking CompetitionsAnimation ClubJapanese ClubRobotics Club

Recent coverage

Maple Walk School was awarded the Independent Schools Association Outstanding Sport (Small School) Award in 2024 for its innovative and inclusive sports program, which introduced activities like seated volleyball, goalball, and Boccia, now played borough-wide. The school was also shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year 2024 and received The Week Magazine’s Best of Best Prep Guide award for excellence in pastoral care. Additionally, Maple Walk achieved the School Games Gold Mark for 2023/24, recognizing its commitment to inclusive physical education and engaging school sports.

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Application timeline

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
31 Mar 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202531 Mar 2026TBCClosed

Open events

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£18,297per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £18,297VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £147,160
vs London avg (£24,000)24% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Excerpts

While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results.

Latest results
Latest results

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more. Teaching & learning 8:1 Pupil to...

Learning support & SEN

1.15 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 9.2 % Students with SEN support View all data Pupils 178 Number of pupils View all data

Wellbeing

## URL: https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/ (src=bd) ``` Homepage - Maple Walk School [Skip to content](#content) ``` Search for: [Home](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk) About Us Close [- Welcome to Maple Walk](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/) [- Head’s Welcome](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/heads-welcome/) [- Our Story](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/our-story/) [- Vision and Values](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/vision-values/) [- Tim Jones Maple Walk Award](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/tim-jones-maple-walk-award/) [- Staff](https://www.maplewalkschool.co.uk/about-us/staff/) [- Friends of Maple.

Inspection

Isi 28 Feb 2025

3 inspection reports on file.

  • Isi1 Feb 2025Excellent
  • Isi1 May 2024Excellent
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Term dates 2025-26

autumn4 Sept 202511 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–28 Oct 2025
autumn4 Sept 202511 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–28 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202631 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
spring6 Jan 202631 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer21 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
summer21 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn8 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–3 Nov 2026
autumn8 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–3 Nov 2026
spring5 Jan 202724 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
spring5 Jan 202724 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer19 Apr 202716 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
summer19 Apr 202716 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Schools like Maple Walk School

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

69%

Norland Place School

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£28,722
69%

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£9,078 – £20,724
69%

Newton Prep School

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£13,305 – £31,824
67%

Parkgate House School

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£2,250 – £24,798
67%

Kew Green Preparatory School

Richmond upon Thames · Prep · Ages 2–11
£7,758 – £24,545
66%

Hereward House School

Hampstead · Pre Prep · Ages 4–13
£21,615 – £25,938

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Maple Walk School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Maple Walk School best for?+

Independent co-ed prep school in Brent for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at admissions@maplewalkschool.co.uk or phone on 020 8963 3890. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Maple Walk School — see the "Schools like Maple Walk School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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