Independent Co-Educational Schools

Chinthurst School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1908, it became a junior school for Reigate Grammar School in 2017. The school occupies a four-acre site featuring a Victorian main building and facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports hall, and playing fields. The curriculum emphasises pastoral care and wellbeing alongside academic breadth. Specialist teaching is provided in music, drama, and languages, including French and Mandarin, to support the development of well-rounded individuals.

Ashford School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Kent for pupils aged three months to 18 years. Founded in 1898, the school operates across two campuses: the Senior School at East Hill and the Prep School in the village of Great Chart. Facilities include an All-Steinway music school, indoor swimming pools, and a modern sports centre. Part of the United Learning group, the school occupies a 25-acre main site and incorporates a Grade II listed building. The curriculum is designed to foster individual character and adventurous learning.

Staines Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11, located in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. Founded in 1935, the school provides a broad curriculum with specialist teaching in subjects such as music, French, and physical education. The school's ethos is centred around 'The Staines Prep Way', which promotes core values and personal development. Facilities include a dedicated sports hall, a science laboratory, and a performing arts studio. The school aims to prepare pupils for entry into a variety of local senior schools.

Hazelwood School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 9 months to 13 years, situated in 25 acres of woodland in Oxted, Surrey. Established in 1890, the school operates across two sites, including a dedicated nursery and early years centre. The curriculum focuses on academic breadth and innovation, supported by facilities such as the Baily Building for technology and creative arts. Outdoor learning is integrated into the school's provision, utilising its extensive grounds. Pupils are prepared for entry into a variety of senior independent schools at age 13.

St Andrew’s School Rochester is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 11. Established in 1951, the school moved to its Watts Avenue site in 1961 and is managed by the Education Development Trust. It operates across two locations, with the pre-school situated on nearby St Margaret’s Street. The curriculum balances traditional values with modern learning, utilising specialist teaching and one-to-one digital devices. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms and a multi-sports court, while a house system—comprising Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Topaz—fosters a sense of community and co-operation.

Claremont Fan Court School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, set within 100 acres of the historic Claremont Estate in Esher, Surrey. The campus is centred around a Grade I listed mansion, built in 1774 for Lord Clive of India and later used as a royal residence by Queen Victoria. The grounds feature landscapes designed by Capability Brown and William Kent. With a focus on character education and a values-led ethos, the school provides a broad curriculum alongside modern facilities, including the Sir Sydney Camm Science and Technology building.

Haileybury is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, set within a 500-acre campus in Hertford Heath. Established in 1862 on the site of the former East India College, the school is home to historic architecture, including a chapel by Arthur Blomfield and one of the largest academic quadrangles in the UK. Academically, the school offers both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Facilities include a recently developed Science and Technology Centre, which supports an ethos focused on intellectual curiosity and global citizenship.

Mill Hill Pre-Prep Grimsdell is a co-educational day school in North West London for pupils aged 3 to 7. As part of the Mill Hill Education Group, the school is set within 120 acres of parkland, facilitating a curriculum with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and Forest School. The school was established in 1995 within the renovated Winterstoke House and operates with a nurturing ethos centred on kindness. Pupils benefit from an Early Years Village and shared access to the wider foundation’s swimming pool and theatre.

Barrow Hills School is a co-educational day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 13, located in Witley near Godalming. Set within 33 acres of Surrey countryside, the school is housed in a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building known as Great Roke. Originally founded in 1950 as a preparatory school for St George’s College, it now operates as a partner school to King Edward’s Witley. The school maintains a Catholic ethos while welcoming families of all faiths, providing a broad curriculum that emphasises both academic development and outdoor learning.

St Edmund's School Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18. Set within 62 acres on St Thomas' Hill, the school overlooks the historic city and its cathedral. Founded in 1749, it occupies a Grade II listed main building designed by Philip Charles Hardwick. The school is notably the place of education for the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. Its ethos emphasises individuality and creativity, supported by facilities including a dedicated performing arts centre, music school, and a 25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool.

The Granville School is an independent day school in Sevenoaks, Kent, comprising a co-educational pre-school and a girls' preparatory department. Established on VE Day in 1945, the school is set within five acres of gardens and woodland, featuring an 1883 Victorian mansion and modern specialist facilities. The curriculum emphasises a balance of academics, music, art, and sport, supported by an indoor swimming pool and Forest School. Maintaining a Christian ethos and the motto 'love and service', the school provides a nurturing environment focused on individual development and preparation for 11+ senior school transitions.

Lancing College Prep Worthing is a co-educational independent nursery, pre-preparatory, and preparatory school for children aged 2-13. Situated on Broadwater Road in Worthing, West Sussex, the school is set within its own grounds. The school claims to focus on fostering a safe, welcoming, and tolerant environment, with an ethos centered on "Love Learning, Be Kind and Go Out into the World and Do Good" within a Christian community. It features small class sizes and a broad, balanced curriculum. An ISI inspection in June 2022 awarded it "excellent" for academic and personal development.

Cranmore School is an independent day school set within 25 acres of grounds in West Horsley, Surrey. Founded in 1968, the school follows a Roman Catholic ethos and is part of the Effingham Schools Trust. It operates a diamond model, offering co-education in the early years before transitioning to single-sex provision for boys aged 7 to 16. The campus features various facilities, including a purpose-built music school with a Mander pipe organ, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, and a contemporary Science and Technology Centre.

Hove Micro-School is an independent co-educational day school in Southwick, West Sussex, catering for pupils aged 5 to 14. Operating from a residential setting, the school provides a personalised alternative to mainstream education, specifically designed for children with special educational needs and school-based anxieties. The curriculum is child-led and flexible, prioritising emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress within small classes of up to eight pupils. Founded to foster a nurturing, homely environment, the school frequently utilises local green spaces and community facilities to deliver a bespoke and inclusive learning experience.

The Children's House School is an independent co-educational day school in Islington, North London, for pupils aged two to 11. Founded in 1973 by a group of local parents, the school operates across two sites: an early years centre in Elmore Street and a prep school housed in a Victorian building on King Henry’s Walk. The school follows a thematic curriculum designed to develop creative and independent thinkers. Facilities include light-filled classrooms and an astro-turf playground, with students also benefiting from regular outdoor learning in nearby community gardens.