Best Prep Schools across the South East of England and London

British Prep Schools

Prep schools in the UK, also known as preparatory schools, are independent schools that cater to children up to approximately the age of 13. These schools are designed to prepare students for entry into independent senior schools. Here are some key points about UK prep schools:

  1. Academic Focus: Prep schools typically offer a strong academic program, aiming to provide a solid foundation in core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science. They often have small class sizes, allowing for more personalized attention and support.

  2. Extracurricular Activities: In addition to academics, prep schools place a significant emphasis on extracurricular activities. These can include sports, music, drama, and various clubs, helping to develop well-rounded individuals.

  3. Boarding Options: Many prep schools offer boarding facilities, providing a home-like environment where students can live and study. This can be a great option for families looking for a more immersive educational experience.

  4. Choosing a School: When selecting a prep school, it's important to consider factors such as the school's ethos, culture, and values, as well as its academic performance and extracurricular offerings. Visiting potential schools and speaking with staff, students, and parents can provide valuable insights

Wellington College Prep

Crowthorne Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England GU47 8PH
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Nestled in 32 acres of Berkshire countryside, Wellington College Prep provides the ideal environment in which to grow up, foster a love of learning and create lifelong childhood memories. Our fundamental belief is that every...
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St Swithun's Prep School

Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, England SO21 1HA
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 11 Years Day
Children at St Swithuns all enjoy a huge range of opportunities to shine wherever their interests lie; they are guided to give their very best, astonish their audiences and receive their applause. They are the leaders of...
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King Edward VI Preparatory

Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, England SO51 9ZH
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 11 Years Day
King Edward VI Preparatory School in Romsey is a co-educational independent school set within 22 acres of beautiful parkland, playing fields, woodland and wetland that allows for exploration and the development of a love of...
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St Nicholas' School

Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Hampshire, England GU52 0RF
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 16 Years Day
Founded in 1935, St Nicholas’ School sits on over 30 acres of picturesque rural Hampshire. We offer education for boys aged 3–7 and girls from 3–16 in a secure, supportive, and inspiring environment. With small class sizes,...
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Cheam School

Headley, Newbury, Berkshire, England RG19 8LD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)
Cheam is a very special place offering the brightest of learning environments. It is the perfect place to grow, we know that the early years are the very best time to prepare the ground for their adulthood. Our focus is on...
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Kingham Hill School

Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England OX7 6TH
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 11 - 18 Years Boarding (Weekly)
The best advertisements for a school are its children, and if you ask current parents why they chose Kingham Hill for their son or daughter, they invariably speak of the impression that friendly, happy, and well-balanced...
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Barfield School and Nursery

Guildford Road, Farnham, Surrey, England GU10 1PB
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 11 Years Day
Barfield PrepSchool will provide an outstanding educational experience of the highest quality, within a safe and stimulating environment. Our Values: Integrity Compassion Tolerance Enthusiasm Resilience
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Feltonfleet School

Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey, England KT11 1DR
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 13 Years Boarding (Weekly)
At Feltonfleet, our unique blend of day and boarding pupils creates a real buzz around school. Feltonfleet children are optimistic and inquisitive, with a thirst for life and learning. They thrive here.Feltonfleet children...
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Ripley Court School

Rose Lane, Woking, Ripley, Surrey, England GU23 6NE
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 11 Years Day
Ripley Court is a leading co-educational Preparatory School for pupils aged 3-11, set in 19 acres of Surrey countryside, and the picturesque village of Ripley. With extensive playing fields, its own forest school and an...
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Bute House Preparatory School for Girls

Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith, London, England W6 7EA
Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 4 - 11 Years Day
At Bute House our aims are to identify and foster every child’s abilities and talents, encouraging her to become a self-motivated learner and a confident communicator, to help each child to do her best, to reach her...
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Palmers Green High School

104 Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London, England N21 3LJ
Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 4 - 16 Years Day
At PGHS we provide girls with an exceptional education, challenging and guiding them to achieve their full potential within our warm and friendly school environment.
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Dallington School

8 Dallington Street, Clerkenwell, London, England EC1V 0BW
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 11 Years Day
We believe there is no rush to education. We champion independence and natural progression as an antidote to this increasingly frenetic educational world. Supported and challenged by exceptional teaching staff, our children...
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Snaresbrook Preparatory School

75 Woodford Road, South Woodford, London, England E18 2EA
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 11 Years Day
Snaresbrook Preparatory is a small independent school for children aged three-and-a-half to eleven where every child is seen, known and heard. We have three aims: to ensure each child reaches their full academic potential;...
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Edge Grove School

High Cross, Aldenham, Watford, Hertfordshire, England WD25 8NL
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
We are a leading co-educational prep school near Radlett, Hertfordshire, provides a warm, welcoming educational community in which pupils with a broad diversity of backgrounds develop a genuine sense of belonging and pride....
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