The Best Independent Schools in Cheshire | Open Days

If you’re researching private schools in Cheshire and Greater Manchester as a prospective parent, then Open Day events are a great way to get a much better insight than just reading the prospectus.  It’s an ideal chance to see the facilities, meet the staff and get a feel for the school culture and outlook.

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Open Days are arranged at many of the best independent schools in Cheshire, usually several times a year.  We’ve rounded up the next open days scheduled, virtual tours and virtual open mornings.

If you’d like to see your school featured, please contact us on hello@redkitedays.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL – GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL

Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in the north of England for children aged 2 to 18. Situated in 215 acres of breath-taking open countryside between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and only 1 hour from Manchester, the location means that pupils enjoy growing up surrounded by fresh air and beautiful scenery, inspiring them to leave their phones behind and ‘throw themselves in’ to school life.

Here you will find a rich and broad education, 500 years of heritage, exceptional modern facilities, and a happy, welcoming community.


Abbey Gate College

  • Open event – Saturday 21 September 2024

Alderley Edge School for Girls

  • Senior School Open Evening – Thursday 26 September 2024
  • Prep School Open Week – 14 to 18 October 2024
  • Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 7 November 2024

Beech Hall School

  • Open Morning – Friday 27 September 2024
  • Open Morning – Friday 4 October 2024
  • Open Morning – Friday 11 October 2024

Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls

  • Open Morning – Tuesday 19 November 2024

Brabyns Preparatory School

  • School & Nursery Discovery Morning – Saturday 5 October 2024

Cheadle Hulme School

  • Whole School Open House Evening – Saturday 28 September 2024
  • Sixth Form Options Evening – Monday 7 October 2024
  • Pre-School, Infant & Junior Open Afternoon – Wednesday 6 November 2024

Cransley School

  • Open Day – Saturday 21 September 2024

Forest Park Preparatory School

  • Open Day – tbc

Forest Preparatory School

  • Open Day – Stbc

Giggleswick School

Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in the north of England for children aged 2 to 18.  Situated in 215 acres of breath-taking open countryside between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and only an hour from Manchester. You’ll find a rich and broad education, 500 years of heritage, exceptional modern facilities, and a happy, welcoming community.

Pupils enjoy growing up surrounded by fresh air and beautiful scenery, inspiring them to leave their phones behind and ‘throw themselves in’ to school life.

  • Senior School & Sixth Form Open Day – Saturday 12 October 2024

Greenbank Preparatory School

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Greenbank Preparatory School is an independent co-educational school for pupils aged three to eleven years.

𝘼𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩!

At Greenbank, we believe in nurturing not just academic growth, but also the personal development of our children.

𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:We have a long-standing reputation for academic excellence.
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:Our focus goes beyond the classroom, with a wide range of extracurricular activities that inspire creativity and character building.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:Join a welcoming and supportive community that fosters lifelong friendships.

Secure your place by registering in advance

  • School, Pre School and Nursery Open Day – tbc

Hulme Hall Grammar School

  • In Session Open Morning – Tuesday 1 October 2024
  • Open Morning – Saturday 12 October 2024
  • Open Evening – Thursday 17 October 2024

Lady Barn House School

  • Open Morning – Saturday 28 September 2024

Pownall Hall School

  • Personal tour by appointment

Stella Maris School

  • Open Event – tbc

Stockport Grammar School

  • Open Event – Saturday 21 September 2024

St Ambrose Preparatory School

  • Open Event – Thursday 19 September 2024

Terra Nova

  • Personal Tour

The Firs Chester

  • Open Morning – Saturday 5 October 2024

The Grange School

  • Senior School Open Day – Saturday 21 September 2024
  • Junior School Open Morning –  Saturday 28 September 2024

The King’s School Chester

  • Senior School & Sixth Form Open Day – Saturday 28 September 2024
  • Infant & Junior School Open Day – Saturday 12 October 2024

The King’s School (Macclesfield)

  • Sixth Form Open Evening – Wednesday 25 September 2024
  • Whole School Open Day – Saturday 5 October 2024
  • Sixth Form Options Evening – Thursday 14 November 2024
  • Junior Discovery Morning – 22 March 2025
  • Infant & Junior Open Afternoon 1 May 2025
  • Senior School Taster Day – Friday 4 July 2025

The Queen’s School Chester

  • Lower School Open House – Friday 4 October 2024
  • Senior School Open Morning – Saturday 5 October 2024
  • Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 17 October 2024

The Ryleys

  • Open Week – 14th to 18th October 2024

Trinity Christian School

  • Open Morning – tbc

Wilmslow Preparatory School

  • Individual tours by appointment

Withington Girls’ School

  • Sixth Form Information Evening – Wednesday 9 October 2024
  • Whole School Open Event – Thursday 7 November 2024
  • Whole School Open Event – Saturday 9 November 2024

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