INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS MOOR PARK LEADS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Moor Park, a leading country prep school nestled in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, welcomes children from 3 months to 13 years and continues to gain recognition for its outstanding academic outcomes and holistic approach to education. With a reputation for nurturing happy, curious, and confident pupils, the school is setting a high standard in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
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As many senior schools move away f rom the traditional 13+ Common Entrance and shif t testing to as early as Year 6, the role of prep schools has never been more vital. At Moor Park , a strong emphasis is placed not only on academic r igour but also on character, creativity, and contr ibution. This ensures that pupil references go far beyond grades, reflecting a balanced and well-rounded child that senior schools increasingly value.
“At Moor Park, our focus is always on what is best for each pupil. We aim to support and enhance their learning through teaching that is tailored to the individual,” says James Duf f ield, Headmaster. “Our role is to help every child discover what motivates them and how they learn most effectively. By building strong academic foundations, we enable them to achieve their full potential both here at Moor Park and in the years ahead.”
Set in beautiful natural sur roundings close to the market town of Ludlow, Moor Park of fer s a distinctive educational exper ience rooted in Catholic values. The school’s expansive 88-acre grounds are integral to daily life, with Outdoor Education forming a cornerstone of the cur riculum. Children are given regular oppor tunities to explore, problem-solve, and build confidence through meaningful engagement with nature.
Research supports the benef its of such an approach: regular exposure to green spaces has been shown to enhance attention, memory, and mood (Norwood et al., 2019), while increased ‘green time’ is linked to improved mental health and may help counteract the negative ef fects of excessive screen time (Oswald et al., 2020).
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The Per forming Ar ts also thr ive at Moor Park . Pupils consistently achieve success in LAMDA examinations and shine at regional events, including the Hereford Per forming Arts Festival.
While Moor Park is proudly non-selective, its academic track record tells a compelling story. Pupils consistently earn scholar ships across a wide range of senior schools and disciplines, highlighting the school's ability to bring out the best in every child, without compromising well-being. Pupils typically head to Shrewsbury School, Malvern Collage, Hereford Cathedral- as well as fur ther afield to Winchester, Eton and Mar lborough.
The cur r iculum exceeds national standards and is brought to life by a team of passionate subject specialists. From ear ly, hands-on science lessons in fully equipped laborator ies where pupils as young as eight earn their Bunsen burner licenses, to exper t-led Ar t, Music, DT, and Drama; learning is both dynamic and immersive, tak ing place in purpose-built, specialised facilities.
Learning continues af ter hours, too. Moor Park ’s ex tensive after -school programme
that includes Latin and Hot
Hub- Higher Order Think ing allowing pupils to pursue new interests or deepen existing ones, all while building an under standing of their own learning prof ile. With busy families in mind, the school of fer s wraparound care f rom break fast through to supper and even the option to board flexibly overnight.
“At the Prep School, our tutors closely monitor each child’s academic progress, with all homework (‘preps’) completed under their supervision,” explains Head, James Duf f ield
As senior school pathways evolve, Moor Park stands out as a school where academic excellence is paired with warmth, individual attention, and a strong sense of community. The result? Confident, capable children who move on ready not just to succeed, but to thrive. Visit
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