Independent Day-Only Schools

Charterhouse Square School is a co-educational day school and nursery for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the City of London. Housed in seven interconnected Victorian buildings overlooking the historic Charterhouse Square Gardens, the school operates a progressive ethos where pupils and staff are on a first-name basis and no uniform is worn. Facilities include a rooftop learning deck with views across the City, while the curriculum balances academic rigour with a focus on kindness and individuality. The school prepares pupils for transition to competitive senior schools at age 11.

Maple Walk School is a co-educational day prep school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in Harlesden, North West London. Founded in 2004 by the New Model School Company, it delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum based on the Core Knowledge approach. The school is housed in purpose-built, eco-friendly premises featuring a sedum roof and solar panels. Alongside traditional academic subjects, there is a strong emphasis on music, art, and drama. Pupils benefit from the proximity of Roundwood Park, which is used extensively for sports and physical education.

Chepstow House School is a co-educational independent day school in Notting Hill, London, for pupils aged 2 to 11. Established in 2010, the school is housed in a building combining 1906 architecture with modern extensions. Its curriculum is structured around three pillars: academics, sport, and the performing and creative arts. Specialist facilities include a science laboratory, music and art studios, and a gym. Pupils benefit from onsite playgrounds and a 'Wild Area' for sensory learning, alongside access to nearby sports grounds. The school emphasises a community-based ethos, aiming to develop well-rounded, resilient individuals.

Situated at Easons Green near Uckfield, Annan School is an independent primary school for children aged 2 to 11. Based on a rural site at Annan Farm, the school follows a Froebelian pedagogy, emphasising a holistic approach to education through real-life experiences and creative thinking. Its curriculum incorporates outdoor learning, including a Forest School programme, within a setting described as having a family feel. The school claims to focus on nurturing curious, independent learners while promoting mutual respect and community engagement.

Bishopsgate School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 13, situated on a 30-acre site in Englefield Green, Surrey, adjacent to Windsor Great Park. Founded in 1896, the school provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with extensive extracurricular opportunities. Facilities include a modern sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and a dedicated forest school area. The school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals, preparing them for transition to a wide range of senior schools at the end of Year 8.

Whitgift School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10-18, situated on a 45-acre parkland site in South Croydon, Greater London. Founded in 1596 by Archbishop John Whitgift, its motto is "Vincit qui patitur" (He who perseveres, conquers). The school claims to focus on academic achievement, personal development, and co-curricular involvement, aiming to foster mutual respect and self-esteem. The extensive grounds feature landscaped gardens, ponds, and an aviary. Full, weekly, and flexi-boarding options are available.

Gatehouse School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, situated in Bethnal Green opposite Victoria Park. Founded in 1948 by Phyllis Wallbank in the gatehouse of St Bartholomew-the-Great, the school moved to its current site in the 1970s. Its educational philosophy is rooted in Montessori principles, fostering an inclusive, non-selective environment. The school prioritises the arts and physical education, utilising its own playgrounds and the adjacent parkland for sports. Recent renovations have added modern facilities, including a new assembly hall and specialised spaces for music and drama.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated on the historic Combe Bank estate in Kent. Housed in a Grade I listed Palladian mansion set within 27 acres of parkland, the school provides a continuous education from nursery to sixth form. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a STEM centre, and a performing arts theatre. Formerly known as Combe Bank School, the institution emphasises a core ethos of excellence, respect, courage, and perseverance across its academic and extracurricular programmes.

Manor Lodge School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in Shenley, Hertfordshire. Set within 22 acres of countryside, the school is centred around a Grade II listed building and promotes a "classroom without walls" ethos that integrates outdoor and indoor learning. Facilities include the Basil Flashman building, which houses a 320-seat theatre and sports hall with a living roof, and "The Space," a contemporary STEAM-focused atrium. The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside a diverse range of sports, music, and dramatic arts.

Guildford High School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated on London Road in the heart of Guildford. Founded in 1887 by the Church Schools Company, the school provides a progressive and nurturing environment based on its "GHS 8" principles of kindness and resilience. The campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities, including a dedicated Sixth Form centre in Morton House and a state-of-the-art sports centre featuring a 25-metre swimming pool. Pupils enjoy extensive extracurricular opportunities, with a particular focus on lacrosse and swimming, alongside direct access to the playing fields of Stoke Park.

Somerhill is an independent preparatory school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located near Tonbridge, Kent. Set within 150 acres of parkland, the school is housed in a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion. Its unique structure combines co-educational early years with single-sex classroom teaching from age seven, while maintaining mixed social and extracurricular activities. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a purpose-built music centre, and the historic Woodgate Library. Somerhill emphasises a well-rounded education, fostering independent thinkers through a broad curriculum and extensive sporting and creative opportunities.

Maida Vale School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in West London. Established in 2020 as part of the Gardener Schools Group, it is housed in a substantial, restored Victorian building. The school promotes a holistic approach to education with a particular emphasis on the creative and performing arts. Facilities include a double-height theatre, specialist art and design studios, and high-specification science laboratories. Pupils also benefit from an extended school day and access to nearby sporting venues, including Paddington Recreation Ground.

Kensington Wade is a co-educational day school in West London for pupils aged 3 to 11. Established in 2017, it is the first prep school in the United Kingdom to provide a fully immersive English-Chinese bilingual education. The curriculum combines a traditional British framework with Mandarin immersion, utilising the Shanghai Approach for mathematics. Facilities on Fulham Palace Road include a dedicated nursery building, two playgrounds, and a specialist STEAM room. Pupils also benefit from nearby swimming and sports facilities, while the younger children participate in weekly Forest School sessions.

Little Downsend Epsom is a co-educational nursery and pre-prep for children aged 2 to 7, set within a leafy residential area of Surrey. Part of the Downsend School group, it provides a nurturing environment across two converted houses, featuring extensive outdoor spaces including grassy fields and a Forest School. The curriculum is built around a "Future Skills" vision, incorporating specialist teaching in French, music, and dance. Pupils also benefit from the facilities at the main Downsend site, including swimming lessons, before typically transitioning there for Year 3.

Merton Court Preparatory School is a co-educational day school in Sidcup, Kent, for pupils aged 3 to 11. Established in 1899, it is the area’s oldest preparatory school and has been family-run since 1979. The school follows a holistic “Head, hand, heart” ethos, promoting a well-rounded education. Extensive on-site facilities include a 25m indoor swimming pool, two floodlit Astroturf pitches, a sports hall, and a dedicated Forest School. Pupils also benefit from specialist STEAM, music, and dance facilities, alongside the school’s own allotment and beehives.