Fletewood School at Derry Villas

88 North Road East, Plymouth, PL4 6AN

Prep school in Plymouth.

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Age range
2–11
Co-ed status
Mixed
Number of students
53
Day / boarding
Day only
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
Average fees
£6,390 (annual, inc. VAT)
Has a nursery
Yes

Fee profile

Pre-Reception £6,390
Reception £6,390
Year 1 £6,390
Year 2 £6,390
Year 3 £6,390
Year 4 £6,390
Year 5 £6,390
Year 6 £6,390
Year 7 —
Year 8 —
Year 9 —
Year 10 —
Year 11 —
Year 12 —
Year 13 —

Bursaries

Yes

Scholarships

Yes

A-level results

No A-level results are currently published for this school.

Admissions

Fletewood's admissions story is that of a small values-led prep where ethos matters as much as paperwork. As a Christian school for children aged 3 to 11, it appears to invite families who want a close-knit environment, small classes and clear alignment with the school's moral framework.

How the school describes itself

  • Fletewood is Christian, caring and committed to the discovery of excellence in every child.
  • Its published messaging stresses lifelong learning, strength of character and a school community that welcomes children of all faiths while remaining clear about its own values.
  • The school is warm, principled and purposefully small-scale.

Parents like

  • A plausible fit for families who want a small Christian primary-prep with clear values and individual attention.
  • The attraction is the intimacy: it sounds like a school where children are known properly and character counts day to day.
  • It is likely to appeal to parents who want faith, safety and steadiness without giving up academic seriousness.

Inspection snapshot

Fletewood has a positive and fairly recent inspection information. Its 2024 Ofsted report judged the school Good overall and highlighted Outstanding personal development, which is especially relevant for a school that places character formation near the centre of its identity.

Fletewood School at Derry Villas

Prep school in Plymouth.

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How the school describes itself

  • Fletewood is Christian, caring and committed to the discovery of excellence in every child.
  • Its published messaging stresses lifelong learning, strength of character and a school community that welcomes children of all faiths while remaining clear about its own values.
  • The school is warm, principled and purposefully small-scale.

Fee profile

Annual fees including VAT. 2024-25.

Pre-Reception£6,390
Reception£6,390
Year 1£6,390
Year 2£6,390
Year 3£6,390
Year 4£6,390
Year 5£6,390
Year 6£6,390

Parents like

  • A plausible fit for families who want a small Christian primary-prep with clear values and individual attention.
  • The attraction is the intimacy: it sounds like a school where children are known properly and character counts day to day.
  • It is likely to appeal to parents who want faith, safety and steadiness without giving up academic seriousness.

Admissions

Fletewood's admissions story is that of a small values-led prep where ethos matters as much as paperwork. As a Christian school for children aged 3 to 11, it appears to invite families who want a close-knit environment, small classes and clear alignment with the school's moral framework.

Scholarships

Scholarships do not seem to be a major internal selling point at Fletewood. The stronger value proposition is small-scale teaching, Christian ethos and the preparation pupils receive before moving on to local independent, faith-based or grammar-route options.

Bursaries

The school does not clearly publish bursary information, so families should contact it directly.

  • The school does not publish bursary entry points, so families should ask directly.
  • The school does not publish bursary award levels, so families should ask directly.
  • Families should contact the school directly to ask whether any bursary, hardship support or discretionary fee assistance is available.

Inspection snapshot

Fletewood has a positive and fairly recent inspection information. Its 2024 Ofsted report judged the school Good overall and highlighted Outstanding personal development, which is especially relevant for a school that places character formation near the centre of its identity.

Assessment approach

Assessment at Fletewood is likely to be close-grained and personal because the school is small and the age range is tight. Public material suggests the focus is on building secure foundations and preparing children thoughtfully for 11+ transition, rather than on turning the later prep years into a purely exam-driven exercise.

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