Independent Prep Schools in Surrey

ACS Cobham International School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated on a 128-acre campus in the Surrey countryside. The school offers a global curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and the American Advanced Placement (AP) programme. Facilities include a state-of-the-art sports centre with a 25-metre competition pool, an Olympic-sized track, and a 510-seat performing arts theatre. Founded in 1967, the school emphasises developing well-rounded global citizens through a diverse range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular opportunities.

Warlingham Park School is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in a rural location overlooking Chelsham Common in Surrey. Founded in 1951, the school provides a nurturing environment with a focus on small class sizes and individual development. The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for senior school entrance exams while offering a broad range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include extensive outdoor spaces for play and learning, reflecting the school's commitment to a well-rounded education within its scenic countryside setting.

Lyndhurst School is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11, situated in the heart of Camberley, Surrey. Founded in 1895, the school is housed in a Victorian building with modern facilities. It provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with music, art, and sport. The school emphasises small class sizes to support individual development. Its central location allows for easy access to local amenities while maintaining a nurturing environment for its pupils.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shrewsbury House Prep School is an independent day school for boys aged 7 to 13, situated in Surbiton, Surrey. Established in 1865, it is one of the oldest boys’ preparatory schools in England. The school is housed in a grand Victorian Arts and Crafts mansion, often referred to as the "Grand Lady on the Hill". Its ethos focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity and personal development, preparing pupils for entry to leading senior schools at 13+. Facilities include specialist science laboratories, a heated swimming pool, and a dedicated off-site sports ground with a pavilion.

Parkside School is an independent preparatory school for children aged 2 to 13, set within 45 acres of parkland in Stoke D'Abernon, near Cobham. Based in a Grade II listed manor house dating from the 16th century, the school is transitioning to full co-education, with girls currently attending the Nursery and Pre-Prep. The curriculum balances academic rigour with an emphasis on sport, music, and the creative arts. Extensive facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a dedicated STEM suite, and forest school zones, fostering an ethos of confidence and individual growth.

St Edmund's School Hindhead is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 16. Situated in Hindhead, Surrey, the school occupies a 40-acre site within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Originally founded in 1874, the school moved to its current location in 1900. It offers a broad curriculum alongside facilities such as a sports hall, swimming pool, and forest school. The school's ethos emphasises the development of the whole child, providing a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.

Aldro is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 7 to 13, located in Shackleford near Godalming. Founded in 1898 and relocated to its current Surrey site in 1940, the school operates with a Christian foundation. Set within extensive grounds, facilities include a rowing lake, an adventure island, and a swimming pool. The school focuses on the development of the whole child through a broad curriculum and co-curricular programme, preparing pupils for transition to leading senior schools via the Common Entrance pathway.

St David's School is a co-educational independent preparatory school located in Purley, Surrey, catering for children aged 2 to 11. Founded in 1912, the school is situated in a residential area and occupies a traditional Victorian building. It provides a broad curriculum that includes specialist teaching in music, sport, and modern foreign languages. The school emphasises the development of individual potential within a supportive community environment. Facilities include a dedicated early years department and outdoor play areas designed to support physical development and creative learning.

Homefield Preparatory School is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13, situated in Sutton, Surrey. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest preparatory schools in the United Kingdom. The school provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with music, art, and sport. Recent site developments have introduced modern facilities, including a performance hall and specialist science laboratories. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where pupils develop confidence and a love of learning in preparation for senior school transition.