Welcome to St Piran's

Welcome to St Piran’s

A warm welcome from our

Headmaster

I am delighted to welcome you to St Piran's School, one of the most exciting, inspirational, and family-centred preparatory schools in the country.

At St Piran's, we believe education is about more than just academics. It is about nurturing the whole child, with a strong emphasis on our core values of Kindness, Inclusion, and Respect. These values are embedded in everything we do, shaping our vibrant, supportive community where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence and character.

We are proud to be the only independent school in Maidenhead offering all our facilities on one site, open 50 weeks of the year. This unique advantage allows us to provide a continuous and enriching environment where children have the space to grow and thrive.

Our talented and dedicated teachers challenge pupils academically while also fostering their creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. With a wide range of enrichment, cultural, and sporting opportunities, we ensure that every child is engaged and inspired to participate fully in school life.

At St Piran’s, we are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where every child is known, valued, and cared for. Our holistic approach prepares children not only for academic success but also to become compassionate, balanced individuals ready for their next steps in life.

I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to our school.

Sebastian Sales

Headmaster

Where young minds have the space to GROW and THRIVE Everything you need, all on ONE site Academic Excellence Pastoral Care 11+ Test Centre 11+ Results consistently double the national pass rate Significant senior school scholarships awarded Specialist subject teachers Excellent SEND provision

Sporting Success 1:1 Swimming from 2 years old 18 Sports offered National and regional finalists State-of-the-art outdoor facilities and a fully equipped indoor sports centre, with swimming pool.

50 Weeks Per Year Holiday Clubs Extended Day 7.30 am to 6:00 pm Over 44 co-curricular clubs and activities Club competitions and events

Creative Arts Creative Arts and Design Art Music Art, music and dance Dance including LAMDA Drama Drama including LAMDA Dedicated children’s kitchen DT room featuring a 3D printer Textile room

Dedicated wellbeing room School counsellor School nurses PAWS therapy dog Mental health first aid team Pupil-led wellbeing council

Digital Technology Microsoft Showcase School Certified Microsoft Innovator Educator Experts (MIEE’s) Pupil digital leaders Specialist IT and coding lessons starting from 4 years old

Transport

School bus to and from Marlow Easy access to GWR and Elizabeth Line Cycle to school facilities

Catering

Wholesome, nutritious meals Freshly prepared on-site Seasonal menus

Admissions Process Visit the school Tour of our extensive facility, meet the staff and pupils.

Welcome meeting with the Headmaster.

Ask questions of the Registrar.

Taster days & Assessments

Register your interest Complete our registration form and return via email to registrar@stpirans.co.uk.

Pay the non-refundable registration fee of £120.

Upon receipt, your child will be added to our admissions list.

Early Years Children are invited in with their parents for a meeting with our Head of Early Years and whilst there is no formal interview, we will observe the child.

Years 1 to 6 We will invite your child in for a Taster Day to meet their potential future cohort and Head of Year. During the day, they will undertake some informal assessments and we also will request a reference from your child’s current school.

Offers An offer will be made based on an interview/taster day and assessment together with the child’s satisfactory current school report.

We will send you the acceptance form and entrance paperwork for completion.

A deposit of £1,000 is payable (£500 is refundable against the first term’s fees).

Once the paperwork and deposit are received, your child’s place is confirmed.

Welcome

to St Piran’s St Piran’s School Gringer Road Maidenhead SL6 7LZ

registrar@stpirans.co.uk www.stpirans.co.uk 01628 594300