Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School A GSG School
- Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School
Charles Burney House
143 Maple Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 4BB - Head: Tracey Chong
- T 020 8390 6640
- F 020 8255 3049
- E boysprep@surbitonhigh.com
- W www.surbitonhigh.com/
- An independent school for boys aged from 4 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kingston-Upon-Thames
- Pupils: 217
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: £14,631 - £18,807 pa
- Open days: September/November
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Surbiton High School, Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Some schools limit opportunities for us to speak to children out of earshot of marketing managers or strategically positioned chaperones. Here we enjoyed... School is adamant: happy children do well. Parents describe the pastoral care here as ‘amazing’, ‘kind’ and ‘immediate’. Impressive results in the primary maths national challenge and the UKMT Junior Challenge testament to effective teaching and pupil confidence. There was only one criticism that we were able to draw out of this loyal parent body: It all ends...
What the school says...
Surbiton Preparatory School follows an enhanced National Curriculum combining traditional values with the best of modern methods. A high standard of written and practical work is expected. French, music and physical education are taught by specialist teachers throughout the school and information technology is a particular strength. In addition to a networked and internet linked computer room, each classroom has its own multi-media facility. Sound teaching is frequently supported by visits to outside venues. The positive ethos and happy, caring atmosphere enables boys to succeed and grow in confidence. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headteacher
Since 2020, Tracey Chong. Growing up, she knew she wanted a job where relationship-building was integral. English (University of Surrey) then PGCE (Kingston). Six years at a state school in Putney before a transfer into the independent sector (pre-prep) and an impressive trajectory from class teacher to deputy while, at the same time, completing an MA (English linguistics and language in education). Six years at Newland House School and then a term as acting head in Clapham before the move to Surbiton High Boys’ Prep. Her arrival proved to be something of a ‘baptism of fire’ with the pandemic arriving less than three months after she did. This ‘took its toll in terms of getting to know the parents’ but successful navigation of the lockdowns and associated challenges certainly gave her kudos where colleagues...
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Special Education Needs
A baseline assessment is undertaken when the boys join the school in reception. This is followed by an end of reception assessment. Children are also screened in Y1 and Y2 for dyslexic type problems. If a child is causing concern at any other point, then individual assessments are also carried out. When necessary, a child might also be referred to an Educational Psychologist. If learning support is given to a pupil, as a result of assessments, then this is usually in the form of weekly 1:1 lessons or sometimes small group lessons. The School ethos is one of embracing a pupil's individuality, helping him to grow in self-confidence and self-worth. Those pupils with specific learning difficulties are no exception and are supported in a caring and practical way.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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