Independent Co-Educational Schools

St Paul's Cathedral School is a co-educational preparatory school for pupils aged 4 to 13, situated in the heart of the City of London. Tracing its origins back to 1123, the school was founded to educate cathedral choristers and maintains this link today, providing boarding for the choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral. The school offers a broad curriculum within a Christian ethos, frequently utilising the cathedral for assemblies. Housed in 1960s purpose-built facilities, the school provides a holistic education with an exceptional focus on music alongside strong academic and pastoral foundations.

Saint Christina's School is a co-educational Catholic independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, situated in St John's Wood, London. Established in 1949 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it belongs to an international network of schools inspired by Ignatian spirituality. The school provides a broad curriculum with a particular emphasis on STEM, languages, and music, supported by specialist facilities for science and dance. Its proximity to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park allows for an extensive outdoor and sporting programme, including the use of Lord's Cricket Ground.

Copthorne Prep is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, situated within 55 acres of countryside and woodland in West Sussex. Founded in 1902 as a feeder for Winchester College, the school is housed in a 19th-century country house and features a chapel converted from a former observatory. The curriculum follows an enquiry-led pathway alongside a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include a 17-metre swimming pool, a climbing wall, and floodlit sports pitches. Since 2023, the school has been a member of the Caterham Family of Schools.

The King's School Harpenden is an independent, co-educational Christian day school for pupils aged 4 to 16. Established in 1982, the school moved in 1987 to its current location within the leafy grounds of the historic Highfield Oval. The main building is a Grade II listed structure that provides a characterful setting for its community-focused education. Guided by a distinct Christian ethos, the school emphasises character development and individualised learning through small class sizes. The curriculum combines academic study with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, music, and the creative arts.

Notre Dame Prep School Surrey is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 11, with a co-educational nursery for boys up to age four. Situated in Cobham, the school occupies 26 acres of Surrey countryside and is centred around Burwood House, a Grade II listed 18th-century manor. Founded in 1937, the school belongs to the international Order of the Company of Mary Our Lady. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a theatre, and a forest school, supporting a curriculum that balances academic development with music, drama, and sport.

Greenfields School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school situated in Forest Row, East Sussex. Established in 1981, it provides education for students aged 3 to 18, from nursery through to Sixth Form. The school claims to follow a holistic ‘Education for Life’ philosophy, utilising ‘Study Technology’ methods developed by L. Ron Hubbard to support individual learning and comprehension. Its non-denominational curriculum combines academic study with practical life skills and character development, aiming to prepare pupils for their chosen professions in a multi-cultural environment.

St Faith's Prep is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, located in the village of Ash, Kent. Set within five acres of grounds overlooking the countryside, the school is housed in a handsome Victorian villa. Facilities include a nature garden, a multi-purpose sports hall, and a heated saltwater swimming pool. Guided by the motto 'I Can & I Will', the school provides a broad curriculum with specialist teaching in music, art, computing, and sport. A variety of extracurricular activities, such as choirs and orchestras, are also available.

Wellesley Haddon Dene is a co-educational independent day preparatory school situated in the seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent. Formed in 2022 following the merger of two historic local institutions, Wellesley House and Haddon Dene, the school educates children aged 2 to 11. It is set within six acres of grounds and features a Victorian main building dating from the late 19th century. Part of the Alpha Schools group, the school offers a curriculum that includes regular "Beach School" sessions on local sands, combining academic preparation for senior school entrance with a strong focus on pastoral care.

Russell House School is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in the village of Otford near Sevenoaks. Founded in 1938, the school moved to its current site in 1947 and maintains a distinct family-oriented ethos. It provides a broad education with a particular focus on preparing pupils for 11-plus transitions to grammar and independent schools. The school’s facilities include outdoor learning spaces and a dedicated music recital room. There is a strong emphasis on individual development across academics, music, and sport within a nurturing environment.

Bronte School is a co-educational day preparatory school for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in Gravesend, Kent. Established in 1957 and housed in a Georgian building near the town centre, the school is founded on the twin pillars of a family-orientated environment and academic focus. The broad curriculum is delivered in small classes and supported by specialist teaching in music, sport, and languages. Facilities include specialist rooms and outdoor spaces for play and sport. The school maintains a Christian character while welcoming children of all faiths.

Benedict House Preparatory School is a co-educational day school in Sidcup, Kent, for pupils aged two and a half to 11. Founded in 1989 and situated on a tree-lined residential road, the school is housed within several Victorian buildings and recently refurbished facilities, including a STEAM classroom and library. The school operates with an ethos of “towards the future as a family,” focusing on a nurturing environment and small class sizes. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for the 11+ transition, supported by specialist instruction in music, drama, and sport.

Guildhouse School is an international co-educational boarding and day school situated in London’s historic Bloomsbury. Occupying a series of late 17th-century Regency townhouses overlooking Bloomsbury Square, the school provides a focused environment for pupils aged 14 to 18. Guildhouse is distinguished by its emphasis on business and entrepreneurship, notably being the only secondary school in Europe to house a professional Bloomberg Lab. It offers A-level and University Foundation programmes designed to prepare students for entry into global higher education, with a curriculum that integrates practical business insights alongside traditional academic subjects.

Spring Grove School is a co-educational day preparatory school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in Wye near Ashford. Set within 14 acres of Kent countryside, the school is housed in a seventeenth-century Stuart mansion dating back to 1674, where the author Joseph Conrad once stayed. The school emphasises a "family" ethos and a broad curriculum, with a particular focus on the creative arts and outdoor education. Notable facilities include an award-winning Forest School, a covered heated swimming pool, and a dedicated music block with a recording space.

Thomas’s Fulham is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a restored Victorian building in South West London. Established in 2005 as part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools group, the school is guided by the core rule to "Be Kind." The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside specialist teaching in art, drama, and music. Facilities include science laboratories and a computing suite, while nearby South Park is utilised for physical education and outdoor learning, providing pupils with a variety of sporting and extracurricular opportunities.

Farlington School is an independent day and boarding school located in Horsham, West Sussex. Established in 1896, it became fully co-educational in September 2021, catering to pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. Situated within 33 acres of parkland, the school offers a rural setting. Farlington School claims to focus on its core values of Individuality, Opportunity, and Community, with a mission to encourage pupils to "Live life to the full" (Vive ut vivas). It is affiliated with the Bellevue Education group. Pastoral care and wellbeing are stated as central to its educational approach.