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Oakhyrst Grange School is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in Caterham, Surrey. Established in 1950, the school is set within several acres of grounds on the edge of the North Downs. The curriculum emphasises a broad range of subjects alongside physical education and the arts. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sports fields, and woodland areas used for outdoor learning. The school operates as a charitable trust and focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares children for various local senior schools.

Ardingly College is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated on a 230-acre campus in the West Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath. Founded in 1858 by Canon Nathaniel Woodard, the school features notable Gothic Revival architecture and a Grade II listed chapel. The college emphasises a "world-ready" ethos, providing a choice between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form. Facilities include a dedicated art school and access to a reservoir for water sports. It maintains a strong focus on competitive sports, including football, hockey, and cricket.

Orchard House School is an independent co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3 to 11, located in Chiswick, London. Founded in 1993, the school occupies sites near Turnham Green, including a converted Victorian parish hall. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad education, preparing pupils for transition to competitive senior schools. Alongside academic subjects, there is a strong focus on the performing arts, music, and sport. The school’s ethos emphasises fostering curiosity and self-assurance within a supportive community, utilising local facilities to supplement its onsite resources.

Sarum Hall School is an independent preparatory day school for girls aged 3 to 11, located in Belsize Park, North London. Founded in 1929, the school occupies award-winning, purpose-built premises designed by architects Allies and Morrison, which opened in 1995. The red-brick building features specialist facilities, including a science laboratory, art room, and food studio. The curriculum focuses on developing inquisitive minds and creativity, underpinned by the school's "Golden Values" of kindness, courage, and resilience. It aims to identify and nurture individual talents within a supportive environment.

Northwood College for Girls GDST is an independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in Northwood, Greater London. Founded in 1878 and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust since 2014, the school moved to its current site in 1892. Facilities include a performing arts centre with a recital hall, a sports hall with an indoor swimming pool, and specialist studios for dance and art. The school’s ethos focuses on character development and intellectual curiosity, aiming to nurture confident individuals within a supportive community.

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is a co-educational day and boarding school in Hertfordshire for pupils aged 7 to 19. Housed in a Grade II* listed mansion originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren and once owned by the Rothschild family, the school is set within 17 acres of parkland. It provides a dual curriculum that balances rigorous academic education with vocational training in dance, drama, musical theatre, and music. Notable facilities include the Markova Theatre and specialised studios, enabling students to pursue professional performing arts pathways alongside their academic studies.

St James Senior Boys' School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18, situated on a 30-acre site in Ashford, Surrey. Founded in 1975, the school offers an education influenced by philosophical principles, including daily periods of stillness and meditation. The curriculum focuses on academic achievement alongside character development and the arts. The school moved to its current location in 2010, providing extensive outdoor space and sports facilities. It aims to foster a calm and purposeful environment, supporting both the intellectual and personal growth of its pupils.

Surbiton High School is an independent day school located in Kingston upon Thames, catering for girls aged 4 to 18 and boys aged 4 to 11. Founded in 1884 by the Church Schools Company, the school is now part of the United Learning group. It operates across several sites in the town centre, including a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and separate preparatory schools for boys and girls. The school emphasises a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities, utilising its off-site sports ground at Hinchley Wood for various outdoor activities.

Halliford School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18, situated on a riverside site in Shepperton, Surrey. Founded in 1921, the school is centred around an 18th-century Georgian house and maintains a small, family-oriented atmosphere. It provides a broad curriculum with a focus on individual development, supported by facilities including a purpose-built theatre and the Colin Squire Sixth Form Centre. The school offers a range of competitive sports, creative arts, and co-curricular activities, aiming to foster well-rounded individuals within its six-acre grounds.

Connaught House School is a co-educational independent preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a bright townhouse on Connaught Square near Hyde Park. Established in 1953, the school remains a family-run institution that prioritises a nurturing environment rooted in traditional values of courtesy and consideration. The curriculum features specialist instruction in music, art, and French. Leveraging its central London location, the school utilises Hyde Park for daily sports and outdoor play, while pupils also attend swimming lessons at the Kensington Leisure Centre.

Downsend School is an independent co-educational day school located on a 13-acre site in Leatherhead, Surrey, catering for pupils aged six months to 18 years. Established in 1898, the school has evolved from a traditional preparatory foundation into a modern through-school. Specialist facilities include a state-of-the-art Creative Arts Centre with a 200-seat auditorium, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and dedicated STEAM laboratories. The curriculum focuses on developing future-ready skills, supported by a holistic approach to education that encompasses competitive sport, performing arts, and an on-site Forest School.

Norland Place School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, situated in the Holland Park area of London. Founded in 1876 by Emily Lord, the school is housed within a row of Victorian townhouses on Holland Park Avenue. It balances a traditional ethos, underpinned by the motto "Follow the Light, Uphold the Right", with contemporary facilities such as the Rosalind Franklin STEM centre and a dedicated art studio. The school makes regular use of nearby Holland Park for games, offering a broad curriculum that prepares pupils for transition to leading senior schools.