Carleton House Preparatory School
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Fee evidence
ISC day fees/term (excl VAT): £3,430 -> £10,290/yr (x3)
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Entry requirements
Our Nursery class accommodates up to 24 pupils, and once we receive a completed application form and registration fee, your child will be added to our register of interest
Exam dates and admissions evidence
Children already attending our Nursery, as well as siblings of current pupils, receive priority consideration for Reception entry, provided all application requirements and deadlines are met | Children already attending our Nursery, as well as siblings of current pupils, receive priority consideration for Reception entry, provided all application requirements and deadlines are met
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School information
| URN | 104723 |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Sandra Coleman |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | L18 3EE |
| Latest pupils | 180 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
145 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3EE
www.carletonhouse.co.ukView local authority page1517220756| DfE number | 6004 |
| UKPRN | 10077582 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1950 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |