Open Independent Mixed

Bancroft's Preparatory School

611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
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Bancroft's Preparatory School
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
270 Pupils
270 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
— FSM %
139 Boys
131 Girls
About Bancroft's Preparatory School

Bancroft's Preparatory School is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Woodford Green, Redbridge, in the London region of England for pupils aged 7–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 270 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Joe Layburn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Redbridge
Region London
Administrative District Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Chingford and Woodford Green
Ward Monkhams
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 8
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 23-05-2000
UKPRN 10069458
URN 132134
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bancroft's Preparatory School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Woodford Green, Redbridge.
Bancroft's Preparatory School has 270 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Bancroft's Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The admissions policy at Bancroft's Preparatory School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Bancroft's Preparatory School is Mr Joe Layburn.
Bancroft's Preparatory School is at 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at Bancroft's Preparatory School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bancroft's Preparatory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joe Layburn
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
02085066751
www.bancrofts.org/
Location
IG8 0RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 132134
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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