Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102355.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 163 |
| Girls | 87 |
| Boys | 76 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 31 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Gidea Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | St Mary's Hare Park School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Royal Liberty School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Bep Academy | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Marshalls Park Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Ardleigh Green Infant School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Ardleigh Green Junior School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. |
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery has 163 pupils aged 2 to 11.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.