Ages 
Kew College Prep manages to maintain a village school feel and strong sense of community while delivering a thorough, quality education. It prepares children with all they need to enter some of London and Surrey’s most aspirational senior schools with academic prowess, social confidence and a generous sprinkle of humility and warmth.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 275 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £17,868 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Headteacher
Headmistress
Mrs Jane Bond
Since 2021, Jane Bond, previously deputy head at Rokeby (where she spent 13 years). Degree in natural science from Kent; PGCE from Greenwich; masters in leadership and management from Kingston. Began career as a secondary science teacher in the state
Entrance
Names down from birth should guarantee a place in the nursery of this ‘non-selective at the start’ school. Priority is given to siblings of current pupils and children of former pupils. Majority of nursery cohort go through to reception where there
- Open days
- March and May
Exit
Exit at 11+ to some of the top London and Surrey day schools: Hampton, Latymer Upper, Lady Eleanor Holles, Godolphin and Latymer, Ibstock Place School, both St Paul’s and Kew House most popular 2024 destinations. An array of scholarships most
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Year 6 pupils who travel to and from school alone are permitted to bring a mobile phone for their journey. When they are at school they hand it in to their teacher. We encourage non-smart phones.
Pupils
Money matters
Many parents cite the low(ish) fees as one of the main reasons for choosing the school.
- Fee information
- £17,868 pa
Our view
Just a stone’s throw from Kew Gardens, Kew College Prep sits opposite a large state primary in a narrow residential one-way street. We imagine drop off and pick up must present all manner of fun and games, but with some of the best academic results
The last word
Kew College Prep manages to maintain a village school feel and strong sense of community while delivering a thorough, quality education. It prepares children with all they need to enter some of London and Surrey’s most aspirational senior schools
