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A Thoughtful Next Chapter for Alderley Edge School for Girls Families

From Nursery to Year 6, a complete journey, carefully guided.

If your family has been affected by Alderley Edge School for Girls closure, you may be feeling unsettled, even overwhelmed.

A school is more than a timetable.
It’s friendships. Routine. Identity. Confidence.

At Greenbank, we understand that this moment is not just about finding another place.
It’s about protecting your daughter’s happiness and progress, and her sense of security.

We are here to help you take the next step calmly and confidently.

A Conversation, Not an Entrance Assessment

For Alderley Edge School for Girls families joining Nursery, Preschool or School, we are not requiring a formal entrance examination.

A moment of change should not come with additional pressure.

Instead, we begin with a conversation.

We will:

  • Meet your daughter personally
  • Review recent school information (where relevant)
  • Talk about her interests, strengths and personality
  • Understand where she is academically and socially

This allows us to focus on fit and readiness, not performance under test conditions.

Education is not defined by one hour.
It is shaped over the years.

The Greenbank Journey, From Early Years to School

Nursery & Preschool

In the early years, foundations matter most.

Small groups, warm routines and purposeful play build:

  • language
  • independence
  • emotional security
  • early academic confidence

Children learn to love school first, and strong learning follows.

Lower & Upper School

As children grow, our deliberately small classes, capped at 16 with a teacher and teaching assistant, allow teaching to become precise.

We can:

  • stretch when ready
  • deepen understanding
  • strengthen foundations
  • guide academic pathways personally

Every child is known well.
Expectations are high.
Routes to success are individual.

Year 6 & Senior School Preparation

By the time pupils reach Year 6, they are prepared, not pressured.

Our recent inspection recognised the strength of pupils’ academic achievement and personal development, awarding Greenbank a Significant Strength in Pupil Leadership and Contribution, a commendation given to only around 10% of schools nationally.

That reflects pupils who are:

  • academically secure
  • articulate
  • confident in interviews
  • ready for their chosen senior school

The journey is steady because it has been shaped carefully from when they join us.

A Confident, Supported Transition

For Alderley Edge School for Girls, girls joining at any stage, we provide:

  • A personal welcome meeting
  • A structured and calm induction plan
  • A peer guide within class
  • Close pastoral oversight during the first weeks

In a deliberately small school, children settle quickly because they are noticed, and understood.

Why Greenbank?

  • Nursery to Year 6 continuity
  • Classes kept to 16
  • Teacher and teaching assistant in every classroom
  • Strong academic outcomes
  • Clear senior school pathways
  • A whole-child ethos

We remain intentionally small because it allows us to guide each child thoughtfully, from her earliest days to her next big step.

Priority Appointments for Alderley Edge Families

We are currently offering:

  • Priority admissions meetings
  • Conversation-based entry
  • Personalised transition planning
  • Private visits within 72 hours

We would be very happy to welcome you into school, take the time to understand your daughter properly, and talk things through carefully.

Every child’s journey matters.

We would take hers seriously.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us:

📞 0161 485 3724
📧 admissions@greenbankschool.co.uk

Open Morning Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 7th March
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Location: Greenbank Preparatory School

Open Morning Registration Link

Quietly shaping who children become.

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Banks Bee

Banks Bee is a whole-school reward initiative encouraging children to: Bee Committed; Bee Involved; Bee Loyal; Bee Bold and BE THE BEST THEY CAN BEE!

We are proud to be a school which values community and involvement. Banks Bee is here to keep the Greenbank Family together!

As our children progress through the school, they will be rewarded for their participation and endeavour through Banks Bee’s reward scheme – comprising of bronze, silver, gold and even platinum awards.

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