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Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 13. Situated on a seven-acre leafy campus in the heart of Hove, the school occupies early 20th-century buildings and extensive grounds, including playing fields and a Forest School. As a Woodard school, its ethos is underpinned by Christian values, focusing on integrity and kindness. Formerly known as Mowden School, it joined the Lancing College family in 2002. The school claims to foster independent minds and creativity while preparing children for senior school education.

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.

The New Beacon is an independent preparatory day and boarding school for boys aged 4 to 13, located in Sevenoaks, Kent. Founded in 1863 and operating on its current 22-acre semi-rural site since 1900, the school also includes a co-educational nursery. In 2021, it merged with Tonbridge School and is part of the Skinners’ Company group. Facilities include a sports centre, swimming pool, and a purpose-built nursery building. The curriculum provides a balance of academic, creative, and sporting activities. Notable former pupils include the poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Caterham School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in the Harestone Valley in Surrey. Set within a 200-acre campus, the school was founded in 1811 and moved to its current location in 1884. It provides a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on digital innovation, being recognised as an Apple Distinguished School. Facilities include a performing arts centre, a large sports complex, and extensive woodland used for outdoor education. The school fosters an environment focused on both academic achievement and personal development.

Gad's Hill School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located in Higham, near Rochester. Founded in 1924, the school is famously set within the former country home of Charles Dickens, Gad’s Hill Place, and occupies 12 acres of grounds. The site features the Grade I listed Georgian house alongside modern facilities, including a purpose-built theatre and sports hall. The school emphasises traditional values and a well-rounded education, offering a broad curriculum supported by small class sizes, an on-site Forest School, and a Combined Cadet Force.

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.

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school located in Five Ashes near Mayfield, East Sussex. Set within 22 acres of rural countryside, the school provides an environment for children aged two to thirteen. The school claims an ethos of teaching individuals rather than classes, with a focus on academic, artistic, and sporting achievement. Its curriculum integrates a bespoke programme of outdoor learning and emphasises the development of social confidence and community spirit. As part of the Bellevue Education Group, it prepares pupils for entry into senior schools at age thirteen.

Battle Abbey School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged three months to 18 years, situated in Battle and Bexhill, East Sussex. The Senior School occupies the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, utilising the 13th-century Abbot’s House and surrounding grounds. The school claims to foster an ethos of kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, prioritising individual pastoral care. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form centre and a preparatory department in Bexhill featuring extensive gardens and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.

Situated in the heart of Brighton, Brighton Girls GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school was founded in 1876 and claims to focus on the joy of learning, instilling curiosity, adventure, and independence. The main campus at Montpelier Road features the historic Temple building. Facilities include a sports hall, gym, dance studio, and an Astroturf pitch. The school provides an all-through education, comprising a prep school, senior school, and sixth form within a vibrant urban setting.

The Hall School is an independent preparatory day school for boys aged 4 to 13, located in the Belsize Park area of Hampstead, London. Established in 1889, the school is set within Victorian red-brick buildings and aims to provide a broad, high-calibre education that nurtures curiosity and academic excellence. The Hall School prepares pupils for entry into leading senior schools through a balance of academic rigour, music, and sport. The school is organised across three distinct sites—Junior, Middle, and Senior—and maintains a traditional house system alongside its Church of England foundation.

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.

Sutton Valence School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, set within 100 acres of Kent countryside overlooking the Weald. Founded in 1576 by William Lambe, the school balances its rich history with modern facilities, including a 200-seat theatre and the Sydney Wooderson Sports Centre. Its ethos centres on a "Total Curriculum" designed to develop well-rounded individuals through academic, sporting, and artistic achievement. The school provides a supportive community environment, maintaining strong traditions while offering extensive extracurricular opportunities in rugby, hockey, and cricket.

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.

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.