Independent Day-Only Schools

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.

City of London School is an independent day school for boys aged 10 to 18, located on a riverside site in the City of London. Tracing its origins to a 1442 bequest from John Carpenter, the school was formally established by an Act of Parliament in 1834. The current purpose-built campus, opened in 1986, is situated beneath St Paul’s Cathedral and features a sports centre, swimming pool, and professional theatre. The school emphasises academic breadth and social diversity, maintaining close historical ties with the City of London Corporation.

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.

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.

Lorenden Prep is a co-educational day school and nursery for children aged 3 to 11, located in the village of Painter's Forstal near Faversham. Set within a rural environment, the school provides direct access to 40 acres of woodland Trustlands, which are utilised for Forest School and outdoor learning. A member of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, Lorenden emphasises a supportive community atmosphere alongside an academic foundation in core subjects. Facilities include a purpose-built sports hall and open playing fields, supporting a curriculum that includes specialist teaching in music, languages and sport.

Knightsbridge School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 16, situated in the heart of London. Founded in 2006, the school occupies two grand redbrick townhouses in Lennox Gardens, formerly the Danish Embassy. Its ethos is centred on an "ecosystem of happiness" and the "KS Code," promoting a balanced approach to academic and personal development. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside a diverse extracurricular programme, utilising local facilities such as Battersea Park and Imperial College to support its sporting and creative activities.

Norfolk House School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Muswell Hill, North London. Founded in 1897, the school operates across two sites housed in Victorian buildings. The curriculum balances academic study with character development, including a structured 11+ preparation programme. Pupils participate in various extracurricular activities, such as Forest School sessions in Highgate Woods. The school maintains a maritime heritage, with house names—Victory, Warrior, and Challenger—honouring historic naval vessels, and a weekly newsletter known as The Anchor.