Since the school’s last inspection in September 2009, the school has experienced a reduction in staffing following a significant decline, year on year, in pupil numbers. During this time, the school struggled to fill its pupil places, as local feeder schools started offering their own pre-preparatory provision. The school is closing permanently on 6 July 2018. The school was due to close fully on 7 July 2017. However, following parental consultation on 6 June 2017, the proprietor agreed to keep the school open for current Year 2 pupils. This decision was made to minimise any disruption to these pupils’ education and their preparation for the seven-plus preparatory entrance tests. The school has officially changed its registration details for the academic year 2017/18 with the Inspection report: Athelstan House School, 14–16 November 2017 Page 7 of 12 Department for Education (DfE). The school’s early years and Year 1 provision closed on 7 July 2017. The school is a non-selective independent pre-preparatory school, located on a single site. The school does not use any alternative provision. There are no pupils on roll who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. The proprietor runs on-site before- and after-school care for pupils attending other local schools in the area.