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Bickley Park School is an independent co-educational day school in Bromley for pupils aged 2 to 13. Founded in 1918, the school has historical connections to author Enid Blyton, who was one of its first teachers. The curriculum is structured around "Four Quadrants of Learning"—Academic, Arts, Community, and Sport—to provide a balanced education. Facilities across its two sites include a theatre, a covered swimming pool, a climbing wall, and a six-acre sports ground. The school, which became fully co-educational in 2024, occupies a blend of original buildings and modern purpose-built spaces.

Danes Hill School is a co-educational day preparatory school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated on 55 acres of landscaped grounds in Oxshott, Surrey. Founded in 1947, the school operates across two sites: the Bevendean pre-prep and the main preparatory campus. The curriculum balances academic study with extensive extracurricular activities, utilising facilities such as a 25-metre swimming pool, a 10-metre climbing wall, and 14 sports pitches. A 24-acre woodland area, known as The Paddock, facilitates outdoor learning and Forest School, supporting the school’s focus on providing a well-rounded education.

Lancing College is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Situated in West Sussex, east of Worthing, the school is set within 330 acres of the South Downs National Park. Founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard, it operates as a Christian foundation in the Anglican tradition. The school claims to focus on inspiring a desire for excellence, fostering independent minds, and promoting Christian values and community contribution.

Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation (London) is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located in Tottenham. The school is housed within a historic building, formerly St Mary’s Priory, which forms part of a local mosque complex. Established in 2002 from a network of home-schooling groups, the school follows the Shakhsiyah Education model, rooted in classical Islamic pedagogy and the Quran. Its curriculum is holistic and thematic, featuring the 'Halaqah' system to develop personal character. Extracurricular highlights include an annual inventions fair and student presentations focusing on public speaking and creativity.

St Hilda’s School, located in the heart of Harpenden, is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11, with a co-educational nursery from age two. Founded in 1891, the school is housed in a Victorian red-brick mansion and emphasises a nurturing, family-centred ethos. Facilities include a STEM lab, a sound-proofed performing arts studio, and a swimming pool. The curriculum balances academic subjects with creative arts and sport, aiming to prepare pupils for senior school entry while developing well-rounded, confident individuals.

Kensington Park School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in the heart of London. Established in 2017, the school operates across two sites on either side of Kensington Gardens: the Senior School in Bayswater and the Sixth Form, housed in a white stuccoed townhouse overlooking the Natural History Museum. KPS prioritises a personalised education with small class sizes and a modern curriculum. The school utilises prestigious local facilities, including Imperial College’s Ethos Sports Centre and Hyde Park, for its extensive sporting and co-curricular activities.

Brambletye School is a co-educational independent preparatory day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated near East Grinstead, West Sussex. Occupying a 140-acre estate overlooking Ashdown Forest, the school is centred on a Victorian country house built in 1896. Originally founded in 1919, Brambletye focuses on providing a broad education guided by its ethos of "Work hard, play hard and be kind." Facilities include a 270-seat theatre, an indoor swimming pool, and a golf course, with the extensive grounds supporting a wide range of outdoor learning and sporting activities.

Fulham School is a co-educational independent day school in London, founded in 1996. Operating across several sites in Fulham, the school provides a broad education for pupils from nursery age through to eighteen. The preparatory school is housed in a Victorian building on Greyhound Road, notable as a former filming location for the television programme Grange Hill. As a member of the Inspired Education Group, the school follows a holistic ethos centred on academics, sport, and the performing arts. Facilities include specialist science laboratories, creative art studios, and various all-weather sports pitches.

Thomas’s Battersea is a co-educational independent day school in South West London, catering for pupils aged 4 to 13. Housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building, the site was formerly the Sir Walter St John’s Grammar School and features a historic central courtyard. The school is guided by the fundamental rule to "be kind", promoting a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and character development. Notable facilities include specialist art and music studios, a pottery room, and a modern dining hall. Pupils also benefit from nearby sporting facilities.

Glenesk School is a co-educational independent pre-prep and nursery situated in the village of East Horsley, Surrey. Educating children aged 2 to 7, the school specialises in the foundational stages of learning within a community-oriented environment. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a dedicated music room, and a purpose-built nursery opened in 2024. The grounds feature extensive outdoor spaces for exploration, including a nature area and animal pens for chickens and guinea pigs. The curriculum integrates academic development with forest school sessions, preparing pupils for transition to a variety of local preparatory schools.

Great Walstead School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated within 260 acres of woodland and parkland near Haywards Heath. Founded in 1925, the school moved to its current site in 1927 and is now a member of the Woodard Corporation. Its educational approach, known as the "Mud π" philosophy, emphasises outdoor learning and discovery. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, floodlit Astroturf, a drama studio, and a distinctive octagonal chapel. The school operates with a Christian ethos, focusing on the development of independent and engaged learners.

Feltonfleet School is a co-educational preparatory school for pupils aged 3 to 13, set within 25 acres of landscaped grounds in Cobham, Surrey. Accommodating both day and flexi-boarding, the school is centred around a handsome Grade II listed neo-Gothic mansion. Its values-driven ethos focuses on honesty, responsibility, respect, and kindness. Pupils benefit from extensive facilities, including a 400-seat performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool, and specialist sports pitches. The curriculum follows the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, emphasizing critical thinking and resilience to prepare children for transition to leading senior schools.

West Lodge School is a co-educational day school in Sidcup, Kent, for pupils aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1940, the school occupies a Victorian building modernised to include an all-weather sports pitch, a specialist art room, and a computer suite with 3D printers. The curriculum emphasises literacy and numeracy alongside a growth mindset philosophy. By maintaining one class per year group, the school fosters a small, family-focused environment. Pupils have access to a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and various sporting disciplines.

St Paul's Cathedral School is a co-educational preparatory school for pupils aged 4 to 13, situated in the heart of the City of London. Tracing its origins back to 1123, the school was founded to educate cathedral choristers and maintains this link today, providing boarding for the choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral. The school offers a broad curriculum within a Christian ethos, frequently utilising the cathedral for assemblies. Housed in 1960s purpose-built facilities, the school provides a holistic education with an exceptional focus on music alongside strong academic and pastoral foundations.

Saint Christina's School is a co-educational Catholic independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, situated in St John's Wood, London. Established in 1949 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it belongs to an international network of schools inspired by Ignatian spirituality. The school provides a broad curriculum with a particular emphasis on STEM, languages, and music, supported by specialist facilities for science and dance. Its proximity to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park allows for an extensive outdoor and sporting programme, including the use of Lord's Cricket Ground.