233 Beehive Lane, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex IG4 5ED
10 reasons to choose Beehive Preparatory School
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Beehive Preparatory School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Ilford and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
School fundamentals
Beehive Preparatory School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (70%/30%) between the ages of 2.5 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Beehive Preparatory School fees are £3,730 per term (2025/26). Fees include VAT and lunches.
Average class size
Beehive Preparatory School is a small school, with mixed-age classes, and an average class size of 13.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for 80% of Beehive Preparatory School leavers are a Redbridge or Essex grammar school, or a local independent such as Brentwood School, Chigwell School, Bancroft’s School, or Forest School.
The Beehive Preparatory School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
Sport at Beehive Preparatory School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
The Arts at Beehive Preparatory School
Art/DT and music/drama (on termly rotation) are taught to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Choir. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Beehive Preparatory School
Snaresbrook Preparatory School (2.3 miles); St Aubyn’s School (2.8 miles).
Redbridge Primary School (0.4 miles); Parkhill Junior School (0.6 miles); Gilbert Colvin Primary School (1.3 miles).
Forest School, Snaresbrook (3.3 miles); Bancroft’s School (3.7 miles).
Beal High School (0.4 miles); Valentines High School (0.6 miles); Ilford County High School (1.1 miles).