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Charlotte House Preparatory School is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11, located in a residential area of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1931 by Miss Kitching, the school was originally established as Rickmansworth PNEU and continues to follow the educational principles of Charlotte Mason. The curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers in subjects including music, science, sport, and languages from the nursery years. The school’s ethos is centred on its long-standing motto, 'I am, I can, I ought, I will', fostering confidence within a small, supportive learning environment.

Spring Grove School is a co-educational day preparatory school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in Wye near Ashford. Set within 14 acres of Kent countryside, the school is housed in a seventeenth-century Stuart mansion dating back to 1674, where the author Joseph Conrad once stayed. The school emphasises a "family" ethos and a broad curriculum, with a particular focus on the creative arts and outdoor education. Notable facilities include an award-winning Forest School, a covered heated swimming pool, and a dedicated music block with a recording space.

Thomas’s Fulham is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a restored Victorian building in South West London. Established in 2005 as part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools group, the school is guided by the core rule to "Be Kind." The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside specialist teaching in art, drama, and music. Facilities include science laboratories and a computing suite, while nearby South Park is utilised for physical education and outdoor learning, providing pupils with a variety of sporting and extracurricular opportunities.

Farlington School is an independent day and boarding school located in Horsham, West Sussex. Established in 1896, it became fully co-educational in September 2021, catering to pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. Situated within 33 acres of parkland, the school offers a rural setting. Farlington School claims to focus on its core values of Individuality, Opportunity, and Community, with a mission to encourage pupils to "Live life to the full" (Vive ut vivas). It is affiliated with the Bellevue Education group. Pastoral care and wellbeing are stated as central to its educational approach.

Hoe Bridge School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged six months to 16 years, located on the outskirts of Woking, Surrey. Set within 22 acres of grounds and woodland, the school is centred around Hoe Place, a Grade II listed seventeenth-century mansion once used as a retreat by Lady Castlemaine. The school emphasises a nurturing environment that fosters individual achievement across academics, sports, and the arts. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts centre and a 500-seater theatre, supporting a broad curriculum and extensive extracurricular programme.

King's House School is an independent day school located in Richmond, Greater London. Established in 1946, the school provides education for pupils aged 3 to 13. Historically a boys' preparatory school, it is currently transitioning to a fully co-educational model. The school is situated near Richmond Park and maintains its own extensive sports ground in Chiswick. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad academic and extracurricular experience, including strong music and arts programmes, to foster the individual development of each pupil.

Worth School is a co-educational Catholic day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, set within 500 acres of West Sussex countryside near Turners Hill. The school is located on the historic Paddockhurst estate alongside Worth Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. Its ethos is guided by Benedictine values of community and service. Architectural highlights include the circular 1960s abbey and the modern Spencer Building. Facilities feature a professional-standard theatre, a golf course, and a dedicated Sixth Form centre. Pupils can study either A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate within a diverse extracurricular programme.

Aldwickbury School is an independent day and flexi-boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 3 to 13, set within 20 acres of grounds in Harpenden. Originally established in 1948, the school is housed in a Victorian mansion and recently began its transition to a fully co-educational environment. Its ethos focuses on holistic development and pastoral care, encouraging kindness and resilience. Notable facilities include a dedicated STEM hub, a heated indoor swimming pool, and a modern sports hall with a climbing wall. The school offers a broad extra-curricular programme alongside traditional academic foundations.

Situated in Wadhurst, East Sussex, Sacred Heart School is an independent Catholic school for children in Key Stages 1 and 2. A member of the Independent Schools Association and the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference, the school claims to focus on the quality of relationships and teaching within its community. Its grounds host various activities, including a range of clubs and an after-school provision known as Busy Bees. The school also provides Parent and Toddler mornings, fostering early connections with the local community in its rural village setting.

St Margaret's Hampstead is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 16, situated in a residential area of North London. Founded in 1884, the school is housed in a Victorian building in Kidderpore Gardens, close to Hampstead Heath. It operates as a small, family-oriented community with a focus on individual pastoral care. The academic curriculum culminates in GCSEs, and as the school does not have a sixth form, Year 11 pupils are encouraged to take on senior leadership roles. Facilities include science laboratories, a library, and drama spaces.

David Game College is a co-educational day and boarding college for students aged 14 to 22, situated in the heart of the City of London. Established in 1974, the college occupies a substantial Victorian building on Jewry Street, which features fragments of an original Roman wall in its basement. The interior is distinguished by an extensive private art collection displayed throughout the teaching spaces. Facilities include state-of-the-art science laboratories, lecture theatres, and a gym. The college focuses on university preparation, offering GCSE and A-level courses within a mature, independent learning environment.

ACS Egham International School is a co-educational day school for students aged 4 to 18, located on a 20-acre estate in Egham, Surrey, near Windsor Great Park. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. The campus includes a historic mansion house and specialised facilities such as a sports centre and science laboratories. The school serves a diverse international community and provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sports, performing arts, and technology.

Westminster Abbey Choir School, situated in Dean's Yard in central London, is a small boarding preparatory school for boys aged 8 to 13. Founded around 1560, it is the only school in the United Kingdom to educate choristers exclusively. Housed in a purpose-built 1915 structure, the school provides a specialised academic curriculum alongside elite musical training. Pupils sing for daily services and significant national events, including royal weddings and coronations. With around 30 pupils, the school maintains a close-knit community focused on choral excellence and preparation for the Common Entrance examinations at 13+.

Eaton House Belgravia is an independent day school for boys aged 2 to 11, incorporating a co-educational nursery, located in London’s Belgravia district. Founded in 1897, the school is situated near Sloane Square and occupies historic premises on Eaton Gate. It provides a traditional academic curriculum intended to prepare pupils for 7+, 8+, and 11+ entry into competitive senior schools. Facilities include specialist rooms for science, music, and ICT, alongside an outdoor learning area. Notable alumni include former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and the actor Eddie Redmayne.

Northbourne Park School is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for children aged 2 to 13, situated in 100 acres of parkland near Deal. The school operates across two historic sites: Betteshanger House, which accommodates the Prep school and boarding houses, and the Old Rectory for the Pre-Prep. Emphasising an outdoor-focused education, the school features a unique bilingual programme, the Section Française Bilingue. Facilities include a 13th-century church, a floodlit all-weather pitch, and extensive woodlands used for its Forest School and leadership programmes.