FAQs

To further help you with any aspect of the school, please find some of the most frequently asked questions below:

Do you provide before or after school care?

Breakfast club runs from 7.30am every morning with breakfast available for all pupils who attend.

Late stay is available after school and runs until 6.00pm with a light tea and a variety of exciting activities for the children.

Find our more about Forest Park Preparatory School Wraparound Care here:

What are the timings of the school day?

School opens at 8.40am and registration takes place at 8.45am each morning, with lessons beginning at 9.00am. The school day ends at 3.45pm.

Where can I buy your school uniform?

All regulation school uniform may be purchased from our long standing provider, Petites Modes, who operate a local and online business in Sale. Our PTA also provides a pre-loved uniform service. For further information please contact the school office.

How do I apply for a place at Forest Park?

We warmly invite you to contact Mrs Howatt, our admissions officer, on 0161 973 4835, to arrange an appointment to come and visit the school and meet our headteacher. With waiting lists in every year group, we advise that parents plan ahead and enroll at our main starting point in Pre Prep to avoid disappointment. Please see our admissions section for more information around the admissions process.

What food is available for my child?

Our children are served nutritionally balanced, home-cooked food, made on our site by our experienced catering team. This includes a morning and afternoon snack for our EYFS pupils and a hot cooked lunch option each day for every child who attends. We are able to cater for most dietary requirements.

Do you provide a holiday club for my child?

Our PE staff at Bitesize Bootcamp and Sports & All run holiday care during every school holiday period. They offer an action-packed programme specifically created for children aged 3-11 years of age. Activities are active and outdoor based, but also includes arts, crafts, gaming and cooking sessions.

If there is anything else you would like to enquire about, then please do not hesitate to contact school directly at admin@forestparkprep.co.uk

Reception & Year 3 Places Available

If you are interested in a Reception or Year 3  place for 2024, we would be delighted to invite you to Forest Park Prep to meet our headmaster and staff, tour our facilities and experience the lovely environment that we all share at Forest Park.

Please call 0161 973 4835 or email office@forestparkprep.co.uk for more information