Prep Schools
Prep schools are designed to prepare pupils, usually aged 7 to 11 or 13, for entry into senior independent schools. Families often prioritise academic rigour, breadth of opportunity and clear pathways to competitive destinations. Most prep schools combine strong core teaching in English, maths and science with extensive sport, arts and co-curricular programmes. Children are encouraged to develop study habits, resilience and independence, while still benefiting from close pastoral support. Many schools offer preparation for 11+ or 13+ entrance exams, scholarships and interviews. Others focus on a more holistic route, building portfolios of achievement across music, drama, leadership and service. When researching prep schools, parents typically compare class sizes, senior school links, results in entrance assessments, and the range of enrichment on offer. The right environment can provide both a happy childhood and a confident launch into the demands of senior education.
676 Independent Schools found in 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
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
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
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
Hampton Court House School
East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS
Fees from £6,936 per term
Heathside School
London, Greater London, NW3 1DN
Fees from £7,828 per term
Highfield and Brookham School
Liphhook, Hampshire, GU30 7LQ
Fees from £6,810 per term
Horris Hill School
Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9DJ
Fees from £4,244 per term
Hurlingham School
London, Greater London, SW15 2NQ
Fees from £8,076 per term
Knightsbridge School
London, Greater London, SW1X 0BD
Fees from £10,060 per term
Park School
Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9BJ
Fees from £3,450 per term