The Grey House Preparatory School opened in 1943. It is run by three proprietors, the son-in-law and two grandchildren of the original owner. There is no governing body. The school’s aim is: ‘to provide first-class teaching within a happy, caring environment where children are encouraged to develop lively, enquiring minds and to acquire confidence in all aspects of school life.’ The school is registered as an independent co-educational day school for boys and girls. Inspection report: Grey House Preparatory School, 31 October–2 November 2017 Page 9 of 12 There are 140 pupils aged two to 11 years. The Nursery accommodates 28 children part time. The proprietors opened the Nursery school in September 2016, it is situated about two miles from the main school site. The address of the Nursery provision is: The Grey House Nursery School at West Green, Thackhams Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8JG. This is the first inspection of this provision. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is well below that found nationally. The proportion of pupils with education, health and care plans is well below the national average. There are no disadvantaged pupils at the school. The last inspection was in March 2012. At the time of the last inspection, the school operated on one site. The school runs before- and after-school provision for pupils on the school site. The school does not provide or use any alternative provision.