Independent Prep Schools in Surrey

City of London Freemen's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 to 18, situated in 57 acres of parkland at Ashtead Park, Surrey. Founded in 1854 by the City of London Corporation, the school is centred around a Grade II listed mansion house. Facilities include a specialist music school with a 200-seat recital hall and a modern sports centre featuring a competition-standard swimming pool. Its ethos encourages students to learn, lead, and make a difference, balancing academic rigour with extensive extracurricular opportunities in a historic rural setting.

Milbourne Lodge is a co-educational pre-prep and preparatory school for pupils aged 4 to 13, located in Esher, Surrey. Founded in 1912, the school is set within 8.5 acres of grounds and occupies a Victorian mansion alongside the purpose-built Hale building. Its ethos combines traditional values, such as courtesy and sportsmanship, with an academic curriculum focused on preparing children for entrance and scholarship exams to senior schools. Facilities include a modern science laboratory, a swimming pool, and extensive sports fields, supporting a daily games programme and a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Moon Hall School, Reigate, is an independent co-educational day school specialising in the education of pupils aged 7 to 16 with dyslexia and associated learning differences. Located in a historic Victorian building at Burys Court, the school is set within 12 acres of grounds in the Surrey countryside. Founded in 1985, it provides a tailored environment for neurodiverse learners, focusing on multisensory teaching and small class sizes. Facilities include specialist science and technology rooms, with extensive outdoor space for sport. The school delivers the national curriculum, supporting pupils through to their GCSE examinations.

Weston Green School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in the village of Thames Ditton, Surrey. Located opposite the village green and duck pond, the school is partially housed in a Victorian building dating to 1828. It emphasises a nurturing ethos centred on kindness, curiosity, and ambition, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. The curriculum is designed to support individualised learning, with a strong focus on preparing pupils for 11+ transitions. Facilities include a purpose-built nursery and outdoor learning spaces within a leafy conservation area.

Coworth Flexlands School is a co-educational independent day preparatory school and nursery for pupils aged two and a half to 11, situated on a 13-acre site in Chobham, Surrey. Formed by the merger of Coworth Park and Flexlands School, the institution emphasises outdoor learning through its on-site Forest School and outdoor classrooms. The curriculum balances academic study with STEM subjects, music, and drama, while the grounds provide facilities for sports such as football and tennis. Since 2023, the school has transitioned to a fully co-educational model for all year groups.

Micklefield School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in Reigate, Surrey. Established in 1910, the school is housed in a Victorian building complemented by modern facilities, including a dedicated sports hall and performing arts studio. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad education that prepares pupils for entry into a variety of local senior schools. Micklefield School emphasises a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their individual talents across academic, sporting, and creative disciplines.

St Catherine's Preparatory School Bramley is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11, situated on a 25-acre campus in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1885, the school provides a Church of England education that focuses on the personal and intellectual development of its pupils. The grounds feature a Grade II listed school house and a Victorian chapel with Kempe stained glass windows. Specialised facilities include the WonderLab science centre and Soundscape music suite, alongside extensive outdoor learning spaces such as a cottage garden and woodland areas.

Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in Guildford, Surrey. Established in 1905, the school combines high academic expectations with a focus on personal development through its "ACHIEVE" ethos. The campus features a dedicated performing arts centre, an Olympic-standard sprung gymnasium, and the Urnfield Sports Ground. As an Apple Distinguished School, Tormead employs a 1:1 iPad scheme to support its digital learning strategy. The school provides a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities in music, drama, and competitive sport.

TASIS The American School in England is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18, located on a 46-acre campus in the village of Thorpe, Surrey. Established in 1976, the school is housed in a mix of modern facilities and historic buildings, including a Grade II listed Georgian manor house. It offers an American curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement courses. The campus features a dedicated arts centre, multiple sports fields, and specialised science labs, catering to a diverse, international student body.

Amesbury is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated within 34 acres of grounds in Hindhead, Surrey. The school is housed in a Grade II* listed building designed by the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. It offers a broad curriculum that balances academic study with creative and physical activities, supported by facilities such as a purpose-built visual arts centre and extensive sporting grounds. The school focuses on personal development and community, preparing children for transition to a variety of leading senior schools.

Longacre School is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, situated in the village of Shamley Green near Guildford. Set within over nine acres of grounds in the Surrey Hills, the school is housed in an original 1902 building supplemented by modern classrooms, a sports hall, and Astroturf. Founded in 1946 by Ursula Fairfax-Cholmeley, the school follows the motto “A happy heart goes all the way”. Its ethos emphasises a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to explore the outdoors through woodland areas and an onsite forest school.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 to 7, located in a leafy suburb of Guildford. Founded in 1945 by the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, the school is based in Rydes Hill House, a striking 18th-century Georgian building featuring a Victorian clocktower. Now part of the Tormead family, the school follows a nurturing ethos where "happy children learn". Specialist facilities include a dedicated STEAM suite, a performing arts centre, and Forest School areas, supporting a broad curriculum delivered through small, individualised classes.

Aberdour School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in 12 acres of grounds in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1928, the school emphasises a personalised approach to learning through its bespoke "Personalised Achievement Leaders" system. Facilities include a purpose-built nursery, modern science laboratories, and extensive outdoor space for sport and play. The curriculum is designed to identify and nurture individual talents, preparing pupils for transition to a wide range of senior schools while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.

St Teresa’s Effingham is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to 18, set within 55 acres of parkland in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1928 by the Religious of Christian Instruction, the school is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is centred around an 18th-century manor house. It maintains a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths. Notable facilities include an on-site equestrian centre, a 300-seat performing arts theatre, and a tennis academy. Since 2019, it has formed part of the Effingham Schools Trust alongside Cranmore School.

St Christopher's School is a co-educational independent pre-prep and nursery in Epsom, Surrey, catering for pupils aged 2 to 7. Founded in 1938 and situated in an Edwardian house near Epsom Downs, the school focuses on creativity and independence within a nurturing atmosphere. Facilities include a dedicated Forest School, a sports field, and a multi-purpose hall for assemblies and sport. Now part of the Reigate Grammar School Group, the school provides specialist teaching in subjects such as French, Music, and Art, aiming to prepare children for their transition to junior schools after Year 2.