Independent Pre-Prep Schools
Pre-prep schools provide the first stage of independent education, typically for children aged 3 or 4 up to 7 or 8. Parents searching for pre-prep options are often looking for small classes, strong pastoral care, and an environment that builds confidence alongside early literacy and numeracy. Teaching at this level usually blends structured learning with play, creativity and outdoor exploration. Many pre-prep schools offer specialist music, sport and language teaching from an early age, helping children discover interests while developing social skills and independence. Facilities are designed for younger pupils, with dedicated early-years spaces and secure, nurturing settings. Some schools feed into a linked prep school, while others prepare children for assessment into a range of junior destinations. If you’re comparing private pre-prep schools, key factors often include staff ratios, transition arrangements, wraparound care and how the curriculum supports readiness for the next stage.
1769 Independent Schools found in Pre-Prep
Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP
Fees from £5,150 per term
Argyle House School
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA
Fees from £4,620 per term
Bassett House School
London, Greater London, W10 6JP
Fees from £8,896 per term
Brackenfield School
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE
Fees from £4,692 per term
Broomfield House School
Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HS
Broomwood Pre-Prep and Broomwood Prep - Girls
London, Greater London, SW12 8NR
Fees from £8,318 per term
Broomwood Prep - Boys
London, Greater London, SW11 6EL
Fees from £9,538 per term
Caldicott School
Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3SL
Fees from £9,142 per term
Cameron Vale School
London, Greater London, SW3 6AH
Fees from £9,991 per term
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AW
Fees from £10,040 per term
Cheam School
Thatcham, Hampshire, RG19 8LD
Fees from £5,380 per term
Cottesmore School
Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9AU
Fees from £4,748 per term
Coworth Flexlands School
Woking, Surrey, GU24 8TE
Fees from £6,053 per term
Devonshire House Preparatory School
London, Greater London, NW3 6AE
Fees from £9,674 per term
Dulwich Prep & Senior
London, Greater London, SE21 7AA
Fees from £6,790 per term
Earlscliffe
Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB
Fees from £12,950 per term
Eaton House Belgravia
London, Greater London, SW1W 9BA
Fees from £9,856 per term
Eaton House The Manor - Boys School
London, Greater London, SW4 9RU
Fees from £8,480 per term
Eaton House The Manor - Girls School
London, Greater London, SW4 9RU
Fees from £8,480 per term
Eaton Square Prep School
London, Greater London, SW1V 1PH
Fees from £10,340 per term
Elstree School
Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TD
Fees from £5,580 per term
Finborough School
Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3EF
Fees from £3,803 per term
