A first class independent school for families in Great Holm
For families living in Great Holm, choosing the right school is often about finding the right balance between academic ambition, wellbeing and everyday practicality.
Milton Keynes Preparatory School offers independent education from nursery through to Year 6, with specialist teaching, wraparound care and a structured learning journey that helps children develop confidence, curiosity and strong foundations for senior school.
Located around 8 minutes from Great Holm by car, MKPS is well placed for families looking for a high-quality prep school within easy reach of home.
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Why Great Holm families choose MKPS
Great Holm is a popular residential area for families who value education, green space and access to Central Milton Keynes. Many parents are looking for a school that provides strong academic preparation while still allowing children to feel happy, supported and known as individuals.
Families choose MKPS for:
- Specialist teaching across key subjects
- Preparation for grammar and independent senior schools
- A continuous journey from nursery through to Year 6
- Wraparound care from 8am to 6pm
- A positive culture where effort, progress and confidence are celebrated
- A broad education including sport, music, arts and enrichment
This combination helps children grow academically while also developing resilience, kindness and independence.
A preparatory education with clear progression
At MKPS, children are prepared for the next stage of their education from the earliest years.
Our pupils benefit from a structured pre-preparatory and prep school environment, with experienced staff supporting progress at every stage. By Year 6, children are prepared for a range of academically selective senior schools, including grammar and independent schools.
Pupils have gone on to schools including Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School, Royal Latin School, Henrietta Barnett School and Queen Elizabeth’s School.
A convenient choice for families in Great Holm
MKPS is easily accessible from Great Holm, with a short journey by car and good access from nearby areas including Loughton, Two Mile Ash, Crownhill and Central Milton Keynes.
For many families, the journey offers access to a more specialist prep school environment while still fitting naturally into daily routines.
Families from Great Holm
Many families joining Milton Keynes Preparatory School come from Great Holm and surrounding neighbourhoods across western Milton Keynes. Parents often say they were looking for a school where their child would feel supported, encouraged and recognised as an individual.
For families in Great Holm, the short journey to the school helps make daily routines straightforward while giving children access to a nurturing and welcoming learning environment.
Over time this has created a strong network of families from Great Holm who form an important part of the wider school community.
My daughter loves the school! She has thrived and her enthusiasm for learning has grown so much - the school really focuses on all aspects of learning and personality development.
I have three girls who currently attend the school. They all love the school and are well looked after. The academics, pastoral care and sporting life is excellent. Could not ask of more from a primary school.
My daughter attends the nursery, it is a loving and nurturing environment. The staff are friendly and caring.
Supporting confident, well-rounded children
Academic progress matters, but so does wellbeing. At MKPS, children are encouraged through praise, positive feedback and regular opportunities to experience success.
Alongside classroom learning, pupils take part in sport, creative arts, music, clubs and enrichment activities. These experiences help children build confidence, friendships and a balanced sense of self.
Visit our prep school near Great Holm
The best way to understand what makes MKPS different is to see the school in action.
We warmly welcome families from Great Holm and across western Milton Keynes to attend an open morning or arrange a personal visit.
