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King Edward VI Preparatory

Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, England SO51 9ZH
Tel: +44 (0) 1794 513231
Web: https://prep.kes.school/?

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 11 Years Day

At KES Prep, childhood is an adventure. Nestled in 22 acres of woodland and fields, our Nursery and Prep pupils aged 2–11 thrive in small classes, with inspiring teaching, outstanding pastoral care and endless opportunities — from outdoor learning and creative arts to sport, music and beyond. We nurture curiosity, confidence and kindness, preparing children to flourish in every sense.

Favourite Prospectus Ofsted / ISI

Design Technology
Drama/Theatre
Electronics
ICT
Painting/Sculpture

English
English As Foreign/2nd Language
French
German
Spanish

Athletics
Badminton
Cricket
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Water Sports

Adventure Training
Ballet
Chess
Dance
Drama
Duke of Edinburgh
Horse Riding & Management
Language Club
Orienteering
Public Speaking
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Skiing

Qualifications
Religious Affiliation
Special Needs
Other

No religious affiliation

Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

After School Club
Before School Club
Gifted Children
School Bus Service
Special Diets

Word From The Head

From Rebecca Smith, Headmistress

From Rebecca Smith, Headmistress

I am delighted to welcome you to King Edward VI Preparatory School (KES Prep), set within 22 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside. As the preparatory school for King Edward VI, Southampton, we offer a nurturing, family-like environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

Central to life at KES Prep are our three core values — Do the Right Thing, Lift Others, Keep Growing — which guide behaviour, shape relationships, and inspire ambition. Our pupils enjoy a seamless educational journey from Nursery to Senior School, enriched by outstanding pastoral care, a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and outdoor learning, and countless opportunities to explore talents and passions. Here, children develop confidence, curiosity, resilience, and kindness, thriving both inside and outside the classroom, within a warm and welcoming community.

I would be delighted to welcome you to KES Prep in person, so you can experience the unique spirit, warmth, and vibrancy of our school community.

Fees

Annual Day Fees *	£4720 to £7830
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *	£0 to £0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *	£0 to £0
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

177	Day	152
0	Full Boarding	0
0	Weekly Boarding	0
Boys		Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

Academic
Art
Drama
Financial Assistance
Music

Admissions Process

Report from previous school
References
Trial day at school

Open Days, Visits & Events

06-02-2026 - Whole School in Action

13-03-2026 - Nursery and Reception Forest Explorers

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score

School Links

School Reviews

Benjamin - Year 6 Leaver

I have been attending Stroud since Nursery and know the school inside out. I have loved this school since the day I walked in.

Parents of Reception Child

She loves each day at nursery and is thriving due to the creative, caring and happy environment.

Charles- Head Boy, Year 8 Leaver

I remember my first day in Year 2. I was extremely nervous. However, everyone was very kind and welcoming to me.

Year 6 Leaver

Moving to Stroud has changed my life and how I see the world. Stroud is such a wonderful place to grow up in.

View from a Stroud Parent

We are so pleased that we found Stroud as it has provided Harry with a wonderful environment in which to learn and grow and has given him some very special childhood memories.

King Edward VI Preparatory

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