Bancroft's Preparatory School
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Entry requirements
We look forward to getting to know your family through one of our three entry points at 7+ (Year 3), 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Sixth Form)
Exam dates and admissions evidence
Points of Entry Registration deadline 1 December 7+ Admissions 2027 Entry Find out more Registration deadline 1 December 11+ Admissions 2027 Entry Find out more Registration deadline 9 October 16+ Adm
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School information
| URN | 132134 |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Joe Layburn |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | IG8 0RF |
| Latest pupils | 270 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RF
https://www.bancrofts.org/2085066751| DfE number | 6071 |
| UKPRN | 10069458 |
| Opened | 23 May 2000 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |