We would be delighted to welcome you to Tranby to see the school in action. To book a private tour, please fill in our enquiry form.
Join our whole school open event on September 26 from 10:00 - 13:00 to meet our outstanding teachers and find out why pupils love coming to school at Tranby. Book your place now, we can't wait to welcome you.
The Tranby Way is our unique philosophy which underpins all that we do. From Preschool to Sixth Form, Pupils learn to collaborate and negotiate. We create well planned and limitless opportunities for pupils to learn new skills and apply them to all areas of the curriculum. Our children are scientists, authors, historians, mathematicians and more. Tranby children want to learn and seek out their own learning opportunities.
In 2025, we introduced the Tranby Pre-Senior Baccalaurete. This initiative, woven into every lesson and challenge in school, helps children to discover who they truly are, where their strengths lie and how they can improve. With the Tranby PSB, we are preparing these remarkable young people for life, not just exams. Read more here.
Our mission is to work with you to ensure your child is well rounded, highly skilled and the type of person who makes the world a better place. The end goal is for each child to leave Tranby and soar towards a successful, happy future.Small class sizes allow our teachers to know your child as an individual and on a deeper level. We have the time and resource to give them the attention they deserve, understand their academic profile, support them in the best way and provide means to extend their skills and knowledge so that they reach their fullest potential.
We encourage our pupils to be curious, hard-working and kind. To take thoughtful risks and to feel confident in who they are.
We help them recognise their inner strength and use their unique qualities to drive their progress.
Where others might see stubbornness, we see determination, and we teach children how to channel that determination positively.Where some might see impulsiveness, we explore spontaneity, while helping pupils develop self-control and good judgement.They are not bossy; they are learning to be assertive.They are not fearful; they are cautious and reflective.
We draw out the very best in every child, nurturing their individuality while holding high expectations for conduct, responsibility and respect.
Tranby is the perfect environment for an education with character.
An education which inspires and challenges children and ensures that their school life is happy and fun. The best way to learn about life in the Prep School is to book a visit to Tranby to experience the engagement, breadth, and excitement of a normal school day.
Click below to book your personalised tour of our wonderful school. We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to the Tranby family.
Cath Sweeting,Head of Prep
Prospective pupils may be registered for admission at any time. You can book a private tour HERE and meet Head of Prep, Catherine Sweeting along with pupils.
Our Registrar Sharon McEwan is available to answer your questions. Please email Sharon.McEwan@tranby.org.uk or telephone 01482 657016.