Kew College
Kew College Prep is an independent, charitable trust and non-profit making preparatory school committed to outstanding teaching, superb facilities and a highly nurturing school community.
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Our take
Independent co-ed prep school in Surrey for ages 3–11. Selective entry.
- Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
“a true preparatory school”
Committed to keeping school fees competitive while providing exceptional value for money through outstanding teaching, superb facilities and a highly nurturing school community.
Distinctive features
Forest school lessons for Reception and Nursery
Specialist teachers for music, PE, French, ICT and Art
Swimming lessons
Weekly dance lessons for Nursery to Year 3
Bespoke, high-quality 11+ preparation
Optional extended day for Year 6
In-house nutritious school lunches from Nursery to Year 6
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
academic club
other
Facilities
sports
academic
wellbeing
Where leavers go
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 30 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
Recent coverage
In June 2024, Kew College Prep underwent an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which reported that the school met all the statutory Independent School Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements. In the 2024 11+ entrance exams, 100% of boys who applied were offered places at Hampton School, 97% of pupils received offers from two or more schools, 75% of girls who applied received offers from Lady Eleanor Holles, and 57% of children were awarded at least one scholarship. Additionally, in 2024, scholarships (academic and other) were awarded to 32% of Year 6 pupils.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results.”
Latest resultsThis is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more. Teaching & learning 11:1 Pupil to...
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Wellbeing
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Inspection
Isi — 4 Jun 2024
2 inspection reports on file.
- Isi1 Jan 2023Excellent
Term dates 2026-27
Where pupils go 2026 · 15 offers
Policies & documents
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Kew College, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Kew College best for?+
Independent co-ed prep school in Surrey for ages 3–11. Selective entry.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at registrar@kewcollegeprep.com or phone on 0208 940 2039. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Kew College — see the "Schools like Kew College" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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