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St David's Prep

St David's Prep is an outstanding prep school in West Wickham nurturing children with subject specialists from the youngest years, an inspirational curriculum, and 6 acres of grounds to explore.

BromleyPre PrepCo EdAges 3–11Day207 pupils
Day fees
£10,620 – £15,345
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
207
Founded
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
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Independent co-ed school in Kent for ages 3–11.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 3–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • 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.
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About the head

St David’s Prep nurtures and challenges children to achieve amazing things, fostering independent and creative thinking through inspirational curriculum, specialist teaching, and enriching opportunities in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Lacrosse (morning)Netball (morning)Football Mixed (morning)KarateHockey (morning)Netball (lunchtime)

music

ChoirIndividual Music Lessons

drama

Little Stars (Spotlights Theatre School)Littlestars (Spotlights Theatre School, Friday)Spotlight Drama (morning)TapLittlestars (afternoon, Spotlights Theatre School)

academic club

Creative WritingMaths TeamSTEAM ClubCodingRoboticsQuiz ClubScience ClubReading BuddiesChessHistory Club

service

Junior Duke Award

other

British Sign LanguageYear 4 Secret Agent Kindness ClubHead Boy & Head Girl Leadership RolesArt (afternoon)Outdoor Classroom Day and Ephemeral ArtArt (lunchtime)Library VisitsArt (Reception)

Facilities

sports

Six Acres of Grounds and Playing Fields

arts

Music Studio and Two Practice RoomsOutdoor Stage

academic

Classroom CabinsNew BuildingForest School Area

wellbeing

Rainbow Garden

Recent coverage

St David's Prep has announced Louise Carmichael-Line as the new Head of School starting September 2026, succeeding Julia Foulger upon her retirement. The school is actively engaging in new initiatives such as the Junior Duke Award Scheme for 2026 and celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026. Additionally, a new dedicated building for music lessons has been opened, and innovative learning approaches like the Personalised Learning Pathway (PLP) are set to launch in September 2025.

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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
31 Jan 2026
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AssessmentNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202531 Jan 2026TBCClosed

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Play and Stay Session (Pre-Reception entry)January preceding academic year of entry
Dates TBC
Informal Assessment – Reception entryDecember preceding academic year of entry
Dates TBC

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£10,620per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £10,620VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £83,880
vs London avg (£24,000)56% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Term dates 2025-26

summer21 Apr 20269 Jul 2026
autumn3 Sept 202617 Dec 2026
spring6 Jan 202723 Mar 2027
summer20 Apr 20278 Jul 2027

Schools like St David's Prep

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

77%

St David's School

Croydon · All Through · Ages 3–11
£15,039 – £17,901
71%

Parkview Academy

Bexley · All Through · Ages 6–19
Fees TBC
71%

Donhead Preparatory School

Merton · Prep · Ages 3–11
£6,420 – £20,103
71%

The King's School, Canterbury

Canterbury · All Through · Ages 3–18
£4,910 – £27,285
70%

ADO River Valley School

Bexley · Sixth Form · Ages 16–19
Fees TBC
69%

Babington House School

Bromley · All Through · Ages 2–16
£2,097 – £26,115

Questions parents ask

Common questions about St David's Prep, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is St David's Prep best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Kent for ages 3–11.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

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?+

3 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at office@stdavidsprep.com or phone on 00 3.45-5.00; 020 8777 5852; 09.2025 - 08.12.2025; 09.2025 - 09.12.2025. 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 St David's Prep — see the "Schools like St David's Prep" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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